Courtesan and Girl Playing with a Cat

by Masanobu (circa 1686 - 1764)

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Courtesan and Girl Playing with a Cat by Masanobu (circa 1686 - 1764)

Masanobu (circa 1686 - 1764) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Courtesan and Girl Playing with a Cat

Masterpieces of Old Japanese Color Prints
Nippon Mokuhan Gasui

Masterpieces of Old Japanese Color Prints - This is a lovely old reprint from the "Masterpieces of Old Japanese Color Prints" published by the Nippon Gasui-sha circa 1920s. Sold by subscription, the publisher issued three new woodblock prints each month. The subjects in this series range from designs by Mitsuoki Tosa and painters from the Kano school to ukiyo-e masters Hiroshige and Utamaro. A wonderful opportunity to collect some rarely seen and beautiful works by these Japanese masters.

Artist - Masanobu (circa 1686 - 1764)

Image Size - 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants or thinning on reverse at top corners from original publisher mounting. A few light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Courtesan and Girl Playing with a Cat by Masanobu (circa 1686 - 1764)
Courtesan and Girl Playing with a Cat by Masanobu (circa 1686 - 1764)

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