Naniwaya Okita

by Kiyomasa (1776 - 1817)

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Naniwaya Okita by Kiyomasa (1776 - 1817)

Kiyomasa (1776 - 1817) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Naniwaya Okita

1930's Reprints - These early reprints were produced using traditional inks and papers in the 1930's before World War II. With the influx of foreigners following the war, there were a great number of prints produced for visitors unfamiliar with the tradition of Japanese woodblock printing. These prints, however, were produced for local collectors and so great care was taken to finely emulate the original prints. These 1930's prints bear a rectangular red seal and, while they are recognized by collectors as being reprints of the finest quality, the name of the publisher was lost. A rare, beautiful print with an attractive sense of age

Comments - Beautiful okubi-e or large-head style portrait of Okita, a waitress at the Naniwaya teahouse and a famous subject for ukiyo-e artists. She wears a sheer black kimono and holds a fan with the ribs delicately embossed. A lovely beauty subject, rare to find in a reprint. Would make a handsome framed display.

Artist - Kiyomasa (1776 - 1817)

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

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. Slight toning, a few small spots, tiny crease at corner, red seal at lower left. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Naniwaya Okita by Kiyomasa (1776 - 1817)
Naniwaya Okita by Kiyomasa (1776 - 1817)