Cherry Blossom Month 1787
by Padre Art
Title
Cherry Blossom Month 1787
Artist
Padre Art
Medium
Photograph - Photo Art
Description
A high-ranking courtesan (oiran) and attendant (kamuro) outside a building with cherry trees in blossom. An apprentice kneels on a red carpet in a respectful attitude. The oiran has many combs and hairpins while the apprentice has one of each. A page of the Shin Yoshiwara Jukkei (Ten Views of Shin-Yoshiwara). From an original 18th century (1787) woodcut, Hanami Zuki, by Torii Kiyonaga. All Rights Reserved © 2012 padre art
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October 5th, 2012
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