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日本江戶時代鳥高齋榮昌鶴屋内篠原

日本江戶時代鳥高齋榮昌鶴屋内篠原, by Chōkōsai Eishō, unspecified, 1798
日本江戶時代鳥高齋榮昌鶴屋内篠原, by Chōkōsai Eishō, unspecified, 1798

日本江戶時代鳥高齋榮昌鶴屋内篠原 is an unspecified painting by the Ukiyo-e artist Chōkōsai Eishō. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

日本江戶時代鳥高齋榮昌鶴屋内篠原 is a ukiyo-e print created by Chōkōsai Eishō in 1798. It is part of the National Palace Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene woman in traditional Japanese attire, shown from the waist up with her head turned and hand raised to her face. Her kimono and obi sash are intricately designed, and her hair is styled in a traditional updo.

Technique & Style

Eishō's work is characterized by refined settings and attention to detail, as seen in the intricate designs on the woman's kimono and the neat bow of her obi sash. The muted gray background enhances the overall elegance of the print.

History & Provenance

Chōkōsai Eishō was a prolific ukiyo-e printmaker active in the 1790s, producing nearly 200 surviving works. As a leading student of Eishi, he collaborated with multiple publishers, contributing to the ukiyo-e genre's depiction of urban life and entertainment in Edo-period Japan.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Chōkōsai Eishō

Artist

Chōkōsai Eishō

Chōkōsai Eishō (鳥高斎 栄昌, fl. 1790s) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. He also used the name Shōeidō (昌栄堂). Eishō's personal details are unknown. His works that remain show a practised skill, so it is likely that they…

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