The Amused Type: Sumida River

by Eisen (1790 - 1848)

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The Amused Type: Sumida River  by Eisen (1790 - 1848)

Eisen (1790 - 1848) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
The Amused Type: Sumida River

Series; Twelve Views of Modern Women

The Amused Type: Sumida River - Charming portrait of a beauty playing a hand game called ken. She smiles happily as she gestures with both hands. She wears a plaid kimono is soft colors, the white lines delicately embossed, a roll of tissues and a pick for playing the shamisen tacked into her obi. An inset at upper left takes the form of a scroll unrolling, showing a view of boats along the Sumida River. An attractive image with a dusting of shimmering mica in the background.

Artist - Eisen (1790 - 1848)

Image Size - 15 1/2" x 10 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Faint creasing near edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

The Amused Type: Sumida River  by Eisen (1790 - 1848)
The Amused Type: Sumida River  by Eisen (1790 - 1848)

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