Hanekawa CHINCHO (1679-1754)

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An oversized hosoban showing a parading courtesan with her kamuro and an attendant holding an umbrella. A rare arist who made few prints: Clarence Buckingham states that he was of samurai stock and only worked when in the mood. (Where he got this information I am not sure but it is repeated by Dr Richard Lane and Laurence Roberts.) He was a pupil of Torii Kiyonobu. Sometimes used the name Motonobu. Excessively rare: This may be the only impression extant. Published by Komatsuya who published c 1709-34.

Very good impression. Hand-applied colour in two shades of beni, mustard, and gold powder on the umbrella. Some small restored wormage and slight soil, but generally very good condition. Signed Hanekawa Chincho zu.

Status: Sold