Lot Essay
This is the only known image of an okubi-e signed Eiu. For an illustrated example see Yoshida Teruji, Ukiyo-e jiten (Dictionary of Ukiyo-e), vol.2 (Tokyo: Gabundo, 1972), p. 131.
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Eiu (fl. ca. 1790s)
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Eiu (fl. ca. 1790s)
An okubi-e (large-head portrait) of the courtesan Bun'etsu of the Gyomoro holding an oak leaf, from the series entitled Seiro bijin awase myoro (A comparison of beauties of the licensed quarters), signed Eiu ga, mica on ground--very good impression, slightly faded, lightly backed, losses to mica
oban tate-e: 38.8 x 25.1cm.
An okubi-e (large-head portrait) of the courtesan Bun'etsu of the Gyomoro holding an oak leaf, from the series entitled Seiro bijin awase myoro (A comparison of beauties of the licensed quarters), signed Eiu ga, mica on ground--very good impression, slightly faded, lightly backed, losses to mica
oban tate-e: 38.8 x 25.1cm.