Benzaiten: Beauty in an Iris Garden, 1853

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Benzaiten: Beauty in an Iris Garden, 1853 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Benzaiten: Beauty in an Iris Garden, 1853

Comments - Lovely portrait of a beauty in an iris garden on a summer evening. She smiles as she looks back over her shoulder, the breeze blowing her robe about her. She wears a sheer black kimono with a graphic white pattern over a red under robe, tied with a red brocade obi. Purple iris blossoms and slender green leaves line the water behind her, with a pine tree framing the night sky above. A rectangular inset at upper right depicts the Buddhist Goddess Benzaiten, one of Japan's famous Seven Lucky Gods. An attractive design we've never before offered.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14" x 9 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Horizontal centerfold. A few small holes, small thinning spot at edge, repaired. Creasing, slight toning and soiling, a few marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Benzaiten: Beauty in an Iris Garden, 1853 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Benzaiten: Beauty in an Iris Garden, 1853 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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