Kashiwabara: The Geisha Sankatsu of the Kasaya, 1852

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Kashiwabara: The Geisha Sankatsu of the Kasaya, 1852  by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Kashiwabara: The Geisha Sankatsu of the Kasaya, 1852

Series; Sixty-nine Post Stations of the Kisokaido Road, 1852 - 1853

Kuniyoshi's Sixty-nine Post Stations of the Kisokaido Road - Terrific print from Kuniyoshi's Kisokaido Road series, published between 1852 and 1853. The Kisokaido Road ran between Edo and Kyoto along a mountainous inland route, as opposed to the Tokaido Road, which followed the coast. Kuniyoshi created one design for each of the sixty-nine stations along the way, plus images for Edo and Kyoto. Each features a well-known figure from history or legend, along with a small inset depicting the station itself. These terrific illustrations feature wonderful detail and handsome settings, many with deluxe printing treatments such as fine bokashi shading or burnishing. A great choice for a Kuniyoshi collector or anyone interested in Japanese history and folklore.

Kashiwabara: The Geisha Sankatsu of the Kasaya, 1852 - Attractive scene of the geisha Sankatsu of the Kasaya traveling, smiling sweetly as she looks up over her shoulder. Her striped kimono features tall flowers, lined with a red floral and leaf print, a large woven hat tied under her chin with a red cord. A servant accompanies her, carrying a large wicker trunk over his shoulder, and another parcel and two swords wrapped in brocade under his arm. A leaf-shaped inset above shows a view of mountains framed by tall pine trees. A charming design, nicely detailed and shaded.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Thinning along vertical fold at left edge, small losses at corners, thinning at edges, repaired. Slight soiling, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Kashiwabara: The Geisha Sankatsu of the Kasaya, 1852  by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Kashiwabara: The Geisha Sankatsu of the Kasaya, 1852  by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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