Series; A Collection of Fashionable Restaurants of the Day
A Beauty at Kurumaya Restaurant, Shiba, circa 1827 - Charming portrait of a beauty at the Kurumaya Restaurant in Shiba, looking back over her shoulder with a slightly alarmed expression, her open mouth showing even white teeth against her fashionable two-tone lipstick. She wears a striped kimono over a red tie-dyed under robe with a blue collar, a dotted towel draped over her arm. At wooden stand at left holds blue and white ceramic bowls. The inset above depicts the grounds of a shrine. A lovely head and shoulders beauty portrait by Eisen.
Artist - Eisen (1790 - 1848)
Image Size - 14 5/8" x 10 1/8"
Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Small loss, a few small holes, including one on face, repaired. Creasing throughout. Please see photos for details.
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