Japan, Futaki, Buwaian, Ryûeishi, Rakuyôan, Shigenobu (II), Yanagawa, Hana awase, A comparison of flowers, Sono yon - teike no hana, Number four: the redeemed geisha, verso - handwritten, A geisha tunes her shamisen. In front of her is a tray with a handle, tabakobon, against which stands a music book. The cat looks on. Blossom on the background. The word flower (hana) is also synonymous with geisha. The title refers to a freed geisha but could also mean a personal assistant. With three poems., print, prent, surimono, prints, Japan (collection), height 208 mm, width 182 mm, Japanese, print maker, printmaker, 1820 - 1830, second quarter 19th century, paper, colour woodcut, blind printing, poet, 1800 - 1843