Beauties Komachi and Shiratama Writing a Letter and Smoking

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Beauties Komachi and Shiratama Writing a Letter and Smoking by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Beauties Komachi and Shiratama Writing a Letter and Smoking

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. Backed with paper. A couple small wormholes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases, small stain. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Beauties Komachi and Shiratama Writing a Letter and Smoking by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Beauties Komachi and Shiratama Writing a Letter and Smoking by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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