Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
'Looks Delicious: Mannerisms of a Courtesan from the Kaei Period', from the series ‘Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners’ (Fuzoku sanjuni so), 1888
Woodblock print, first edition with three-colour cartouche
Signed: 'Yoshitoshi ga'
Artist's seal: 'Taiso'
Publisher: Tsujiokaya Kamekichi (Kinkido)
Date: 1888 (Meiji 22)
Signed: 'Yoshitoshi ga'
Artist's seal: 'Taiso'
Publisher: Tsujiokaya Kamekichi (Kinkido)
Date: 1888 (Meiji 22)
Vertical oban:
37.2 x 25.4 cm. (14 ⅝ x 10 in.)
37.2 x 25.4 cm. (14 ⅝ x 10 in.)
Very good impression of the first edition, very good colour, minor toning, small tear and repair at top left corner.
£ 3,000.00
A courtesan of the Kaei period (1848-1854) is depicted eating tempura on the balcony of a riverside restaurant. She appears to be enjoying a conversation with someone beside her whilst...
A courtesan of the Kaei period (1848-1854) is depicted eating tempura on the balcony of a riverside restaurant. She appears to be enjoying a conversation with someone beside her whilst a full moon shines brightly in the sky above.
Another impression of the first edition is in the collection of The Minneapolis Museum of Art, accession no. 2017.106.209, go to: https://collections.artsmia.org/art/127941/appearing-delicious-tsukioka-yoshitoshi
Another impression of the first edition is in the collection of The Minneapolis Museum of Art, accession no. 2017.106.209, go to: https://collections.artsmia.org/art/127941/appearing-delicious-tsukioka-yoshitoshi