The Oiran, Hanaogi
by Eishi Chobunsai (1756-1829)

	Artist:	Eishi Chobunsai (1756-1829) — 鳥文斎栄之
	Title:	The Oiran, Hanaogi
	Series:
	Date of first edition?:	1790 (circa)
	Date of this artwork?:	c. 1790 (may not be accurate)
	Publisher (first edition)?:	Murataya Jirobei
	Publisher (this edition)?:	Murataya Jirobei
	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
	Format (first edition):	Not Set
	Format (this edition):	Not Set
	DB artwork code:	34664
	Notes (first edition)?:
	Notes (this edition)?:	The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies: Pillar Print:: The Oiran, Hanaogi Artist: Eishi Format: Kakemono-e: 24.75" x 5" overall Subject: A supremely elegant, elongated portrayal of Edo's infamous courtesan Hanaogi of Matsubaya Green-house, dressed in the latest Spring fashions. This design was produced at the height of Eishi's genius. Hanaogi's kimono is decorated with Ho-ho birds among flowering Pawlonia plants, the black silk obi with pink feathers. An exquisite and extremely rare design. A trimmed example is illustrated in Pins, 'The Pillar Print' page 304, #852 Publisher: Murataya Jirobei Date: c. 1790 Condition: Good colors. Full size, untrimmed. Two repaired wormholes. Horizontal crease marks and other light creases. Signs of a previous matting at edges on verso. Slight soils and stains. Minor marks and flaws. Generally good state of preservation. Impression: Fine impression.