Courtesans Downstairs at the Owari-ya, 1867

by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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Courtesans Downstairs at the Owari-ya, 1867 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Original Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesans Downstairs at the Owari-ya, 1867

Comments - Fantastic triptych depicting the downstairs of the Owari-ya Teahouse in the Yoshiwara. At right, a beauty descends the stairs to join her elegantly dressed companions. In the center, a courtesan in a blue kimono kneels on the floor, holding a roll of tissues as she chats with a woman resting her hand against a wooden pillar. Behind them, rooms lined with shoji panels extend into the distance, with an upper story holding blue vases, straw-wrapped bundles, and festival decorations. At left, a young girl carries a letter to deliver to one of the beauties. Includes burnishing in the black kimono at right. A great image illustrating life in the Yoshiwara, with a wonderfully detailed architectural setting and lovely color in the kimono and obi.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 28 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight soiling, a few creases, notations in ink in top margins. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Courtesans Downstairs at the Owari-ya, 1867 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)
Courtesans Downstairs at the Owari-ya, 1867 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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