Comments - Handsome portrait of a standing beauty. She wears a kimono patterned with writing and tied with an obi that features large leaves. Her hair is pulled back into a loop held in place with a tortoiseshell comb, with a cloth draped over her head. A nice example of a black white print from the early years of Japanese woodblocks.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Kiyonobu (1663 - 1729)

Image Size - 23 1/4" x 13"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight creasing near edges. Small tear at center edge, repaired. Please see photos for details. Good overall.