Shin (new) Yoshiwara; women of the 'licensed district' enjoying the cherry blossoms. Colour woodcut by Chikanobu.
- Hashimoto, Chikanobu, 1838-1912.
- Reference:
- 37174i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Although still called 'new', the licensed prostitution quarter had been in the same location since the 1660s
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified]
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Chikanobu-hitsu
Bears publisher's mark and set title
Set title in red cartouche; print title in square cartouche
Notes
Comparison of famous places in Tokyo
Reference
Wellcome Collection 37174i
Creator/production credits
Date of print between 1879-1882
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores