Actor as a Beauty in an Iris Garden

by Shunko (1743 - 1812)

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Actor as a Beauty in an Iris Garden by Shunko (1743 - 1812)

Original Shunko (1743 - 1812) Japanese Woodblock Print
Actor as a Beauty in an Iris Garden

Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of an actor as a beauty in front of an iris garden. She wears a gray dotted kimono scattered with blossoms, tied with a black obi featuring writing. The crest on the shoulder and sleeve is a spray of tied cotton, the symbol used by the Segawa Kikunojo line of actors. An attractive design, beautifully detailed.

Artist - Shunko (1743 - 1812)

Image Size - 12 7/8" x 5"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Small loss at edge, small tear and a couple small thinning spots at edges, repaired. Slight soiling, a few light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Actor as a Beauty in an Iris Garden by Shunko (1743 - 1812)
Actor as a Beauty in an Iris Garden by Shunko (1743 - 1812)

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