Courtesan beneath a Blossoming Cherry Tree

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Courtesan beneath a Blossoming Cherry Tree by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesan beneath a Blossoming Cherry Tree

Comments - Charming portrait of a courtesan standing beneath a blossoming cherry tree. She smiles sweetly as she looks back over her shoulder, wearing a pink kimono with tie-dyed patterns in blue and light violet, tied with a black obi featuring flowers and tie-dyed leaves. An attractive Edo era design.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 9 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. A few wormholes, stitching holes at top edge, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases, a couple stains. Please see photos for details.

Courtesan beneath a Blossoming Cherry Tree by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Courtesan beneath a Blossoming Cherry Tree by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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