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The Story of Nitto in Enmei Temple

The Story of Nitto in Enmei Temple

Yoshitoshi

 

From the series "Shinsen Azuma Nishiki-e" (New Selections of Eastern Brocade Pictures). Enmei'in Nitto no hanashi (The Story of Nitto in Enmei Temple), Priest Nitto was known as a womanizer and his favorite was the head servant girl, Okoro. In this design, Nitto checks the privacy of their romantic encounter.

The plot of this drama was based on a real event, called the Enmei’in Affair. the head priest of the Enmeiin Temple was arrested and condemmed for illicit love affairs with many women, including some ladies-in-waiting at the Shôgun court. After he was arrested he was executed in 1803.

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Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi.

Size: 18.5 inches x 13.8 inches

Date: 1886

Condition: Excellent impression and color, borders as shown. Print is backed and panels are glued together - see images

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