Courtesan with a Battledore

by Kiyomitsu (1735 - 1785)

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Courtesan with a Battledore by Kiyomitsu (1735 - 1785)

Kiyomitsu (1735 - 1785) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Courtesan with a Battledore

Goyo Studio Reprints - Hashiguchi Goyo is the undisputed master of the 20th century shin-hanga movement. A secondary part of his career was reprinting beautiful old ukiyo-e designs from the golden age of the Japanese woodblock print. Between 1918 and 1920, much of Goyo’s artistic work was devoted to creating these incredible woodblock reprints of classic ukiyo-e prints. Each image was painstakingly copied from an original and stamped with the Goyo circular seal. Line by line, color by color, the prints were recreated in Goyo’s studio to perfectly emulate these masterworks of ukiyo-e. Goyo took pride in this work and the release of his reprints was met with great acclaim.

Today, original Goyo reprints are highly sought after by collectors and rare to find. This is an exceptional opportunity!

Comments - Lovely Kiyomitsu design of a beauty holding a decorative battledore called a hagoita, used for the popular New Year's game of hanetsuki, similar to badminton. She wears a blue outer robe patterned with pink birds over a yellow kimono with pink cherry blossoms and pin clouds over the shoulders, tied with a striking black obi. The battledore features a view of Mt. Fuji beyond the rooftops. Beautifully drawn with graceful flowing line work.

Artist - Kiyomitsu (1735 - 1785)

Image Size - 11 3/4" x 6 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few prints have slight soiling or a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Generally in good to nice condition overall.

Courtesan with a Battledore by Kiyomitsu (1735 - 1785)
Courtesan with a Battledore by Kiyomitsu (1735 - 1785)

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