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Courtesans from the House of the Pine Needle

Eizan, 1811, Wood cut
Courtesans from the House of the Pine Needle
Courtesans from the House of the Pine Needle
Courtesans from the House of the Pine Needle
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Item no
353
Title
Courtesans from the House of the Pine Needle
Description
A pillar print (hashira-e) depicting two courtesans from the 'Matsuba-ya' or 'House of the Pine Needle', a licensed brothel in the Edo pleasure district of Yoshiwara. The elaborate hairstyles with 'kogai' or rod shaped hairpins depict their level of training. One courtesan wears a kimono with a green plover design, depicting steadfastness in love.
Artist / maker
Eizan
Date
1811
Size
61 x 10.3 cm.
Type
Location
Art and Design Library
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Price
Digital FileElectronic file 72 dpi JPEG​
£6.10(inc. VAT 20%)
Digital FileElectronic File 300 dpi TIFF​
£31.00(inc. VAT 20%)
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