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Geishas Under Moonlight


Object Type

19th Century Japanese Fan

Artist

Kunisada

Period

Edo (19th century)

Materials

Color on Paper Fan

Creation Date

ca. 1830

Dimensions

33.9 cm. x 53.3 cm. (13 3/8 in. x 21 in.)

 Commentary

 On the full moon in the spring during cherry blossom time, the geishas would parade from the Yoshiwara in all their finery and attendants. The full moon is illustrated on the reverse of this fan.

- JDP