Beauty Adjusting Her Obi

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Beauty Adjusting Her Obi by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Beauty Adjusting Her Obi

Comments - Handsome portrait of a beauty adjusting her obi, tugging on the ends of the bow behind her back. She wears an intricately patterned kimono with a border of ducks swimming on flowing streams. Her obi features a charming motif of rabbits and flowers. A purse wrapped in tissues is tucked in her obi, and her hair is arranged with a large comb and several hairpins. A kettle sits on the floor nearby, and the title cartouche takes the form of an ornate lantern. A very attractive beauty subject.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 15 1/2" x 10 1/4" + margin as shown

Condition - Excellent with no issues to report.

Beauty Adjusting Her Obi by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Beauty Adjusting Her Obi by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)