Courtesan Writing a Letter

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Courtesan Writing a Letter by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesan Writing a Letter

Series; A Master Text of Popular Songs

A Master Text of Popular Songs - Attractive design from Kunichika's early series "A Master Text of Popular Songs." Published from 1862 - 1863, this charming series features portraits of courtesans in a variety of handsomely detailed settings. The songs referred to in the title are called hauta, a form of popular music accompanied by the shamisen, which were quite fashionable during the Edo era. Each design includes an open songbook with text across the top of the page. Nicely drawn with fine line work and a wealth of detail, these attractively colored images offer a wonderful look inside the world of courtesans in the Edo era.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 9 1/8" + margins

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Most prints have a few small wormholes or holes, and areas of thinning, repaired. Some prints have a vertical fold with thinning along fold line, repaired. Slight toning near top edge, some print have soiling or a few small stains. Please see photos for a sense of individual condition. Generally in good condition overall.

Courtesan Writing a Letter by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Courtesan Writing a Letter by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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