Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) | Sakurai of Yoshicho, (Yoshicho Sakurai) | Edo period, 19th century

Keisai Eisen (1790-1848)

Sakurai of Yoshicho, (Yoshicho Sakurai)

Edo period, 19^th century

woodblock print, depicting a geisha carrying a shamisen case, from the series A Guide to Modern Restaurants (Tosei ryori tsu), signed Keisai Eisen ga (Pictured by Keisai Eisen), censor’s seal kiwame (approved), published by Sanoya Kihei (Kikakudo), circa 1815-42

Vertical oban: 35.6 x 25.3 cm., 14 x 10 in.