Thirty-two Fashionable Physiognomies - Attractive half-length portrait from Kunichika's early beauty series "Thirty-two Fashionable Physiognomies." The number thirty-two in the title is a playful reference to the thirty-two notable features of Buddha. Each design shows a contemporary beauty in a scene from daily life, reading, enjoying a boat ride, or relaxing. These images are beautifully detailed with extremely fine line work in the hair and soft bokashi shading in the background. Some feature deluxe publishing techniques such as embossing or burnishing. A rarely seen Kunichika bijin series from early in his career.

Beauty Hanging Mosquito Netting - Charming scene of a beauty hanging up mosquito netting before going to bed. A sleepy child dozes at her side, his head nodding forward as he clutches a toy. She smiles as she works, wearing a tie-dyed blue kimono patterned with a waterwheel, a towel draped over her shoulder. A delightful image from everyday life, nicely detailed with fine line work in the hair and eyelashes, and bokashi shading in the background.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 9 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few wormholes, most repaired. Slight soiling and ink offsetting, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.