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Imperial Visit to Yoshino (Fûryû yoshino gyôkô), Right-hand sheet of a triptych, “Three Women”

Kikugawa Eizan

Artwork Details

Imperial Visit to Yoshino (Fûryû yoshino gyôkô), Right-hand sheet of a triptych, “Three Women”
early 19th century
Kikugawa Eizan
color woodblock print on paper
14 7/8 x 10 in. (37.78 x 25.4 cm);17 7/8 x 30 ½ in. (45.4 x 77.47 cm)
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1948/1.195

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Description

Subject Matter:

Kikugawa Eizan is known for his depictions of beautiful women and this print is no exception. The woman on the end holding the stick also wears a tall black hat, presumably leading the visit. 
The imperial visit to Yoshino refers to visiting the Yoshimizu Shrine which is located in Nara, Japan. The shrine served as the temporary seat of Emperor Go-Daigo, essentially making the shrine the imperial palace. 

Physical Description:

The right sheet of this triptych depicts three women who appear to be in conversation with one another. The woman on the right and in front holds a long pole with cloth attached to the end of it. The three women stand in front of a tree and carriage with a large wheel. There is an inscription in the upper right, the title of the print. Under the middle woman is a seal that looks like a box. 

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