Series; Eight Views of Edo Figures, circa 1836 - 1838
Beauty Playing Koto - Charming portrait of a beauty playing the koto, smiling happily as she plucks the instrument with a plectrum or pick. She kneels beside a sliding panel opening onto a verandah, her outer robe trailing onto the floor around her. Note the pictogram next to the title cartouche at upper right. An attractive design, nicely detailed, with a handsome setting.
Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9 3/4"
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Slight soiling, a few creases, paper slightly curled at sides. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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