Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1857

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1857 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1857

Series; Famous Places of Edo Compared with One Hundred Beautiful Women

Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1857 - Charming portrait of a beauty as an itinerant musician, tuning her shamisen as she strolls along. She wears a large woven hat tied under her chin with a red cord, her gray kimono tied with a tan obi featuring checked floral motifs. The inset at upper left shows Suiten Shrine at Akabane, with a fire tower rising on a hilltop above the rooftop. An attractive image with fine bokashi shading in the background.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 9 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Horizontal center fold. Small loss at left edge, a few small holes, repaired, blends well. Slight soiling and creasing, rubbing near edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall

Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1857 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1857 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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