Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa, 1878

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa, 1878 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa, 1878

Series; Thirty-six Modern Restaurants, 1877 - 1878

Thirty-six Modern Restaurants - Kunichika's 1877 - 1878 series "Thirty-six Modern Restaurants" depicts beauties at popular restaurants in different locations. Women are shown serving a meal, relaxing in the garden or on a verandah, or arriving or leaving a teahouse. These colorful designs are nicely detailed with handsome interior and exterior settings showing an interest in Western perspective. An attractive Meiji era beauty series, seldom seen.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. Small hole, repaired. Slight toning and creasing, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa, 1878 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa, 1878 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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