Reading Books

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Reading Books by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Reading Books

Series; Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers (Enshoku Sanjurokukasen), 1881

Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers - Lovely image from an unusual Kunichika series titled "Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers," designed in 1881. Each print pairs a poem by one of the Thirty-six Immortal Poets with well-known contemporary beauties, the "enchanting flowers" of the series title, involved in daily activities. The women are shown playing music, taking a dancing lesson, greeting a visitor, or strolling outdoors. These vibrantly colored, beautifully detailed woodblocks offer a charming look at Meiji era life. Although the beauties wear traditional dress, look for signs of modernization, like Western-style cloth umbrellas, modern buildings with glass windows, European-style carpets, and even a train. An intriguing series.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. Loss at corner, tear and small loss at edge, slight thinning at edge, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and creasing, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Reading Books by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Reading Books by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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