Beauties Watching a Performing Monkey

by Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

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Beauties Watching a Performing Monkey by Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

Original Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944) Japanese Woodblock Print
Beauties Watching a Performing Monkey

Comments - Charming triptych depicting a beauty and her companions watching a monkey performing. A fine reed blind separates the beauty from the monkey, which hops about in a shirabyoshi dancer's costume. A female monkey trainer kneels nearby, while two other women accompany the performance playing shamisen and hand drum. The beauty sits on a cushion, leaning against a lacquer armrest topped with white fur, smiling with pleasure. Lovely color and detail in the elegant kimono and obi fabrics, and the delicate line work of the reed blind. Includes embossing in the white kimono trim and fur, and embossing in the black lacquer stand and the edge of the blind.

Artist - Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

Image Size - 28" x 14"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. Backed with old paper. Some slight toning at edges. Some light soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Beauties Watching a Performing Monkey by Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)
Beauties Watching a Performing Monkey by Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

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