鳥文斎栄之画 「青楼美撰合 初売座敷之図 扇屋滝川」|Takigawa of the Ōgiya Brothel: The First Reception Room Appointment of the New Year (Hatsu-uri zashiki no zu: Ōgiya Takigawa), from the series A Comparison of Selected Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Seirō bisen awase)

The artist employed careful lines to convey the texture and movement of the subject's clothing. The use of ink and color on paper allows for a range of tones and subtle shading, achieved through techniques such as cross-hatching, which creates depth and dimensionality.

Chōbunsai Eishi, born into a samurai family, left his position with the Shōgun to pursue a career in art. This print is part of his series 'A Comparison of Selected Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters', showcasing his talent in ukiyo-e.