House of Yoshida By Utagawa, Toyokuni. Yoshidaya Print shows a full length portrait of a courtesan, standing, facing right, with diamond shaped picture hanging on the wall in the background. Was a great master of ukyioe, born in Edo,known mostly for his prints related to the Kabuki theatre, in particular his actor portraits, a field which he took to new heights, although he also produced bijinga.
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