Series; Famous Geisha Compared to the Thirty-six Poets, 1860 - 1861
Famous Geisha Compared to the Thirty-six Poets - Lovely woodblock from a charming series by Toyokuni III depicting famous geisha and courtesans paired with verses by Japan's famous Thirty-six Poets. Each image features elegant beauties in a scene from daily life, with a poem enclosed in a title cartouche along with different decorative elements. Some images include embossing, a deluxe printing technique. Beautifully drawn with wonderful detail in the settings and kimono fabrics. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this series in its collection.
Famous Geisha Compared to the Thirty-six Poets - Lovely woodblock from a charming series by Toyokuni III depicting famous geisha and courtesans paired with verses by Japan's famous Thirty-six Poets. Each image features elegant beauties in a scene from daily life, with a poem enclosed in a title cartouche along with different decorative elements. Some images include embossing, a deluxe printing technique. Beautifully drawn with delicate line work and wonderful detail in the settings and kimono fabrics, these colorful images would make a wonderful framed display, either singly or in groups. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this series in its collection.
Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 13 1/8" x 9 1/8"
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Small wormhole, repaired. Slight toning, small stain. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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