Courtesan on a Verandah

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Courtesan on a Verandah  by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesan on a Verandah

Series; Thirty-six Good and Evil Beauties, 1876

Courtesan on a Verandah - Charming portrait of a courtesan on a verandah, shyly biting the collar of her under robe. One hand rests on the wooden railing, and she holds a roll of tissues in the other. She wears a red kimono with splashing tie-dyed waves and birds in flight, tied with a purple print obi. A floral decoration called a kusudama hangs at upper left, with colorful ribbons trailing down from it. Nicely detailed with embossing in the white collar, fine line work in the hair, and soft shading in the background.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 9" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Tiny loss at edge, repaired. Slight toning and slight soiling. Some prints have a few creases. Please see photos for details. Generally in nice condition overall.

Courtesan on a Verandah  by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Courtesan on a Verandah  by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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