Eishosai CHOKI (Active c. 1781-1813)

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A yellow ground aiban showing the high-ranking courtesan Hinazuru of the Chojiya House with her two kamuro Tsuruji and Tsuruno. Little is known of his life: Probably a pupil, together with Utamaro, of the artist Toriyama Sekien. His output was limited, leaving a small corpus of work, but some acknowledged masterpieces. Signed with two go: Choki, in the style of Kiyonaga, and Shiko in the style of Utamaro. Published by Murataya Jirobei (Eiyudo) c. 1795.

Fine impression. Very good colour. Centre fold only evident au verso, otherwise very good condition. Signed Choki ga.

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