Gosotei Toyokuni II (Japanese, 1802–1835). <em>Beauties of the Latest Fashion Compared with the Beauty of Flowers (Tosei Bijin), from Flower Playing Cards (Hana-awase)</em>, ca. 1830–35. Woodblock print, 15 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (38.7 x 26.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 76.151.14 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.151.14_print_IMLS_SL2.jpg)

Beauties of the Latest Fashion Compared with the Beauty of Flowers (Tosei Bijin), from Flower Playing Cards (Hana-awase)

Artist:Gosotei Toyokuni II

Medium: Woodblock print

Geograhical Locations:

Japan

Dates:ca. 1830–35

Dimensions: 15 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (38.7 x 26.7 cm)

Collections:

Asian Art

Exhibitions:

Utagawa: Masters of the Japanese Print, 1770–1900

Accession Number: 76.151.14

Image: 76.151.14_print_IMLS_SL2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Woman, dressed in kimono with bat design and obi sash of eggplant and vines, stands before a maiden flower bush with a tobacco pipe in her hand. Condition: Small tear at top left. Needs to be remounted.

Beauties of the Latest Fashion Compared with the Beauty of Flowers (Tosei Bijin), from Flower Playing Cards (Hana-awase)

Brooklyn Museum