The Bunka Era (1804 - 1818) - Lovely image of a courtesan from the Bunka era styling her companion's hair. She leans forward with an eager smile as she puts the finishing touches to the beauty's elegant marumage style. Her companion sits quietly, holding her sleeve out in front of her. Both women wear layers of colorful kimono, their hair adorned with many hairpins and combs. A blossoming cherry tree behind them provides an attractive spring setting. Beautifully detailed with faint burnishing on the hairstyles, and sliver mica on the kimono and collar of the under robe at left, and on the hairpins at right. A beautiful design with the larges figure dominating the subdued background. An outstanding design from Kiyochika's series depicting women from different historical periods, also in the collection of the British Museum.

Artist - Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 27 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Light ink offsetting, a couple small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.