Series; A Collection of Modern Beauties
Courtesan on a Verandah in Snow, 1855 - Lovely portrait of a courtesan on a verandah in winter, waving a greeting as she looks down over the railing with a happy smile. She wears an intricately patterned striped outer kimono over several under robes with tie-dyed collars, and a red tie-dyed obi that reverses to black. Poem slips hanging from the lanterns under the eaves flutter in the breeze, and snow falls through the wintry gray sky, a pagoda spire in the distance. A beautifully detailed design and a charming Edo era beauty subject, also in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)
Image Size - 14 1/8" x 10"
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at side from previous mounting. Vertical fold at side. Small wormhole, repaired. Slight toning and soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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