Beauty with a Dog

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Beauty with a Dog by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Beauty with a Dog

Series; Modern Tie-dyed Fabrics of Edo, circa 1834

Beauty with a Dog - Attractive portrait of a beauty wearing a blue kimono patterned with morning glories. A dog eagerly jumps up on her legs as she holds a skewer of ground cherries away from it, smiling down at the animal. At left, slices of watermelon for sale are arranged atop wooden tubs. The inset above shows a rooftop in silhouette against a starry night sky. A charming design with wonderful detail, from a rarely seen Kuniyoshi beauty series.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. A few small losses and wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling and wrinkling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Beauty with a Dog by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Beauty with a Dog by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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