The Courtesan Takigawa at the First Sale of the New Year Celebration in the Parlor

by Eishi (1756 - 1829)

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The Courtesan Takigawa at the First Sale of the New Year Celebration in the Parlor by Eishi (1756 - 1829)

Eishi (1756 - 1829) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
The Courtesan Takigawa at the First Sale of the New Year Celebration in the Parlor

Comments - Striking, full-length portrait of the famous Gion courtesan Takigawa, elegantly dressed in a flowing kimono. She adjusts a hairpin as she looks over her shoulder, her robes trailing gracefully onto the floor around her. A beautiful design with subtle color and a distressed mica background.

Artist - Eishi (1756 - 1829)

Image Size - 15 1/8" x 10"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Paper remnants on reverse at edges from previous mounting. Toning, a few stains, slight soiling, a few small rubbed spots. Please see photos for details. Otherwise good.

The Courtesan Takigawa at the First Sale of the New Year Celebration in the Parlor by Eishi (1756 - 1829)
The Courtesan Takigawa at the First Sale of the New Year Celebration in the Parlor by Eishi (1756 - 1829)

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