Amused: the appearance of a high ranking maid of the Bunsei era, No. 9

by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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Amused: the appearance of a high ranking maid of the Bunsei era, No. 9  by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Japanese Woodblock Print
Amused: the appearance of a high ranking maid of the Bunsei era, No. 9

Series; Thirty-Two Aspects of Women

Amused: the appearance of a high ranking maid of the Bunsei era, No. 9 - Lovely image of a beautiful young lady serving as a lady-in-waiting in an upper class position. Of noble birth herself, she likely serves in a daimyo's mansion or the inner quarters of the shogun's palace. Being in the inner circle of the castle, she would hear much gossip, and she appears to be amused by something she has heard or seen as she looks over the edge of an expensive red lacquered railing. Her beautifully detailed hair is elegantly yet simply styled, and she wears fashionable red lipstick. The mon or crest on her sleeve belongs to her family or the family she serves. A terrific print of a confident young woman, enhanced with delicate embossing on the white kimono collar.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9 1/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Amused: the appearance of a high ranking maid of the Bunsei era, No. 9  by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Amused: the appearance of a high ranking maid of the Bunsei era, No. 9  by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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