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吉原の風俗 「二」
Courtesan and Client with Book Peddler, No. 2 from an untitled series of Yoshiwara scenes
吉原の風俗 「二」
Okumura Masanobu (Japanese, 1686–1764)
Japanese
Edo period
1710s
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (sumizuri-e); ink on paper, with hand-applied color probably added later
Dimensions
Horizontal ôban; 26.3 x 36.6 cm (10 3/8 x 14 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.5759
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Shibui, "Masanobu no sumi-e," Ukiyo-e no kenkyû VI.3 (March 1929), #K-2
DescriptionMFA impressions: 21.5758 (uncolored), 21.5759 (with hand coloring)
Signed
(this sheet unsigned)
無款
無款
ProvenanceJune 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Sumitomo collection; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.