Beauty in a Doorway, 1852

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Beauty in a Doorway, 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Beauty in a Doorway, 1852

Comments - Handsome design of a courtesan standing in a doorway, grinning happily as she coyly tilts her head. She wears an outer kimono patterned with a dragon on the back and splashing waves below over a red under robe, tied with a blue obi. A sliding wooden panel is pushed to the side, revealing a bamboo print design on the back wall of the room. A nicely detailed setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 1/2"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. A few small wormholes, repaired when backed. Slight soiling and rubbing. Please see photos for details.

Beauty in a Doorway, 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Beauty in a Doorway, 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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