Woodblock print

Description

Colour woodblock print depicting the courtesan Nishikigi of the Nakamanji-ya seated, putting charcoal on a brazier, comparing her to the first month, Mutsuki: Japan, by Utagawa Yoshishige, c. 1835

Museum reference

A.1887.745.44.290

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Woodblock print

Production information

Utagawa Yoshishige, Artist
Japan, East Asia
Izumiya Ichibei, 1770s - 1886 (fl.), Publisher

Date

c. 1835

Materials

Paper

Associations

Depicted: Nishikigi
Depicted: Nakamanji-ya