Tipsy, September

The second Tipsy, September print by Kamoshita Chōko is a further variation on his recurring September bijin-ga theme. As with the companion print, the English title form suggests this impression may have been published or catalogued with Western collector markets in mind during the active export period of Meiji and Taisho decorative arts. The composition depicts a bijin figure in the characteristic attitude of ほろ酔い — relaxed, unhurried, with the physical loosening that polite early inebriation permits — within a context established by seasonal textile pattern and accessory. Differences from the first Tipsy, September print likely include a varied pose or garment design, providing visual distinction while maintaining the thematic consistency. The technical execution on washi through layered woodblock printing would render the kimono's complex surface decoration through separate color blocks, each requiring precise registration to align correctly with the keyblock outline.