In the context of this artwork, analyze the Signature of the Fan Print.
The print is signed near the right edge of the fan. It reads vertically from right to left and top to bottom as follows:Line 1: Ōju (応需) - a prefix meaning "by special request," suggesting it may have been commissioned
Line 2: Kōchōrō (香蝶楼) - an art-name (gō) used 1825-1861,ref>These dates are from Marks (2010, 120). Lane asserts Kunisada began using this name in 1833 (1978, 295), while the Japan Arts Council website dates its use to 1827-1851. mainly on non-actor prints.
Line 3: Kunisada ga (国貞画) - artist name used 1807-1843, followed by 'picture' (i.e. 'by Kunisada')
End of line 3: double circular toshidama-in (年玉印) seal
Kunisada