Visiting Komachi, 1856

by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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Visiting Komachi, 1856 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Original Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Visiting Komachi, 1856

Series; Seven Komachi in Eastern Fashions

Visiting Komachi, 1856 - Charming scene of a beauty strolling through the Yoshiwara, smiling and waving to a companion as she looks back over her shoulder. A small girl accompanies her, gesturing excitedly with both hands as she rushes forward. At left, a samurai with his face covered with a hood is followed by a servant carrying his swords, the weapons protectively wrapped in cloth for traveling. An attractive design from a series pairing fashionable beauties with seven famous episodes in the life of the Heian era poet Ono no Komachi.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Creasing, slight toning and soiling, stain at edge. Please see photos for details.

Visiting Komachi, 1856 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)
Visiting Komachi, 1856 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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