Kisegawa of the Matsubaya

by Eisui (active circa 1790 - 1823)

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Kisegawa of the Matsubaya by Eisui (active circa 1790 - 1823)

Eisui (active circa 1790 - 1823) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Kisegawa of the Matsubaya

Hosukaku Publisher - pre 1923

Hosukaku Publishing - This beautiful, rare reprint was produced in Tokyo during the Taisho era by the Hosukaku Publishing house. Hosukaku produced shin-hanga designs as well as reprints by the great ukiyo-e masters such as Utamaro, Eishi, and Toyokuni I. The print is sealed with the Hosukaku seal of a bellflower beneath triple mountains, and was produced prior to 1923, as the Hosukaku print shop was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake. Masterfully printed, this group of beauty reprints includes many designs that are almost never seen.​

Kisegawa of the Matsubaya - Lovely portrait of the courtesan Kisegawa of the Matsubaya. She pulls at the red and white tie-dyed collar of her under robe as she fans herself, her lips slightly open. Her hair is piled high atop her head with several decorative hairpins and a multicolored ribbon, a few loose wisps framing her face. Beautifully detailed with fine line work in the hair. A terrific beauty subject rarely seen in reprint.

Artist - Eisui (active circa 1790 - 1823)

Image Size - 14 5/8" x 9 7/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning, slight soiling, a few small spots and creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Kisegawa of the Matsubaya by Eisui (active circa 1790 - 1823)
Kisegawa of the Matsubaya by Eisui (active circa 1790 - 1823)

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