Enjoying the Evening Cool

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Enjoying the Evening Cool by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Enjoying the Evening Cool

Series; Mirror of the Flowering of Manners and Customs, 1878

Mirror of the Flowering of Manners and Customs - Lovely portrait from an 1878 series of contemporary beauties by Kunichika. These attractive designs feature women in a variety of activities from daily life. Some images include the latest modern fashions or imports such as Western umbrellas, while others present more traditional scenes, such as a mother carrying a baby on her back, contrasting the changes taking place in Meiji society. These wonderful woodblocks are beautifully drawn and detailed with fine line work and soft shading, enlivened with vibrant color. A rarely seen series and a terrific modern take on the traditional beauty print.

Enjoying the Evening Cool - Lovely portrait from a series of contemporary beauties by Kunichika published in 1878. These attractive designs feature women in a variety of activities from daily life. Here, a beauty leans over the edge of a pleasure boat to rinse a tiny blue and white porcelain cup. She wears a finely striped gray kimono shadowed to indicate the folds over a red tie-dyed under robe. She looks up over her shoulder, biting on a small pink cloth, a few loose wisps of hair blowing about her face. Beautifully drawn and detailed with fine line work and soft shading, enlivened with touches of vibrant color. A rarely seen series and a terrific Meiji era beauty print.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few small holes and one thinning spot, repaired. Slight soiling and creasing, slight paper remnant along left edge. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Enjoying the Evening Cool by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Enjoying the Evening Cool by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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