Onoe Taganojo as a Beauty with a Helmet, 1883

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Onoe Taganojo as a Beauty with a Helmet, 1883 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Onoe Taganojo as a Beauty with a Helmet, 1883

Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of Onoe Takanojo as a beauty holding a samurai helmet, looking up over her shoulder with a somewhat quizzical expression. She wears a purple kimono patterned with poem slips and cherry blossoms over a red under robe, her hair adorned with a red lacquer comb and many ribbons. Oversize peonies decorate the screen behind her. An attractive design, detailed with burnishing on the black lacquer frame of the screen.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 1/4" + left margin as shown

Condition - This print with good color and detail as shown. Partially backed with paper. Vertical fold at side. A couple small repairs, creasing. Please see photos for details.

Onoe Taganojo as a Beauty with a Helmet, 1883 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Onoe Taganojo as a Beauty with a Helmet, 1883 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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