1798
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
「丁子屋畧見世」|The Chōjiya Pleasure House by Day (Chōjiya hiru-mise) is a 1798 ink by Chōkōsai Eishō, a Romanticism work, depicting Mythical Creatur, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting is a triptych, divided into three sections. It shows three women in kimonos, each with a unique design, sitting in a room. The woman on the left wears a black kimono with green leaves, while the woman in the middle has a peach-colored kimono with flowers. The woman on the right is in a white kimono with blue flowers. A large bird with red and white feathers is flying above them. The background of the painting is a light yellow color, with a few Japanese characters written on it. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement, with the women's kimonos and the bird's feathers adding a touch of luxury. The painting is a beautiful example of Japanese art, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist who created it, Chōkōsai Eishō.
Chōkōsai Eishō (鳥高斎 栄昌, fl. 1790s) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. He also used the name Shōeidō (昌栄堂). Eishō's personal details are unknown. His works that remain show a practised skill, so it is likely that they…
See the richer artist page
