Iwai Kumesaburo III as Agemaki of the Miuraya

by Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)

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Iwai Kumesaburo III as Agemaki of the Miuraya by Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)

Original Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888) Japanese Woodblock Print
Iwai Kumesaburo III as Agemaki of the Miuraya

Comments - Charming kabuki portrait of Iwai Kumesaburo III as the courtesan Agemaki of the Miuraya. She looks back over her shoulder with a happy smile, wearing an outer robe patterned with peony blossoms over a brocade kimono and red under robe, tied with a green print obi that reverses to red. Her hair is pulled arranged in two loops, adorned with combs and many decorative hairpins. A flowering cherry branch frames the blue sky above. Nicely detailed with embossing on the white kimono collar and trim.

Artist - Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Vertical folds. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases and wrinkles. Please see photos for details.

Iwai Kumesaburo III as Agemaki of the Miuraya by Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)
Iwai Kumesaburo III as Agemaki of the Miuraya by Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)

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