Eishōsai Choki: Elegance and Atmosphere in Edo Period Bijin-ga Eishosai Choki (栄松斎 長喜), also known as Momokawa Chōki, was a designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints who flourished during the Edo period (1786–1808). He stands alongside Utamaro as one of the most influential figures in bijin-ga – genre art depicting beautiful women – and his work embodies the refined sensibilities of his time. While biographical details remai…