Courtesan Painting a Fan

by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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Courtesan Painting a Fan by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Original Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesan Painting a Fan

Series; Six Contemporary Flower Comparisons, 1861

Six Contemporary Flower Comparisons - Attractive design from Kunisada II's series "Six Contemporary Flower Comparisons," which depicts courtesans in scenes from everyday life. The women are beautifully dressed in elegant kimono, accompanied by their kamuro or child apprentices in matching attire. Wonderful detail in the lovely fabrics and household furnishing. A rarely seen Kunisada II beauty series.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Small loss at corner, V-shaped tear, thinning area, repaired. Ink offsetting, slight soiling, slightly curled. Please see photos for details. Otherwise good.

Courtesan Painting a Fan by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)
Courtesan Painting a Fan by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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