Oiran and Kamuro

Title
Oiran and Kamuro
Repository
Oregon State University. Fairbanks Gallery
Artist
Kuniyasu
Description
Title: "Entertainer and Her Attendants" or "Oiran and Kamuro". Explanation: Kuniyasu did rather uncommonwork. The Oiran dresses in splendor and his coiffure is of an elaborate nature. They are distinguished by wearing the sash (obi) tied in front. The "kamura" are children bought by the yaro-ya keepers at the age of 5 or 6. The man is holding a paper folding lantern.
Work Type
relief prints woodcuts (prints)
Date
1800/1830
Identifier
AD.82.4
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Physical Extent
9"x14" 16 x 20
Set
The Fairbanks Fine Arts Print Collection
Primary Set
The Fairbanks Fine Arts Print Collection
Institution
Oregon State University
Modified
2007-02-01
Submission Date
2007-02-01