Housecleaning, 1847 - 1852

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Housecleaning, 1847 - 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Housecleaning, 1847 - 1852

Comments - Interesting scene from the "Tale of Genji" of housecleaning taking place in a mansion. In the center, a maid on her hands and knees scrubs the floor with a cloth, a bucket of water nearby. Her long kimono sleeves are tied into a knot behind her back with a mop tucked into the knot. She smiles over her shoulder at the beauty at right, who holds her little finger to her chin, a broom leaning against the wall behind her. Prince Genji peers through a window in the center, grinning as he watches the women. The wall features a repeated pattern of Genji symbols and hollyhock leaves, with black lacquer window frames hung with reed blinds. An attractive design, beautifully detailed.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 29 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few small losses and holes, a few tears at edges, repaired. Slight soiling and creasing, a few small stains. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Housecleaning, 1847 - 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Housecleaning, 1847 - 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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