Business, Smiling Beauty, and Ryogoku Bridge Textile Pattern

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Business, Smiling Beauty, and Ryogoku Bridge Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Business, Smiling Beauty, and Ryogoku Bridge Textile Pattern

Series; Pride of Tokyo--Famous Things

Pride of Tokyo--Famous Things - Attractive design from a rarely seen Kunichika series published from 1896 to 1897 depicting famous places, people, and products in Tokyo. Each print features a portrait of a beauty surrounded by a bamboo frame, with a scene above of a noted shop or restaurant, often with its famous product shown, and a kimono textile pattern at lower left. The title cartouche at upper right is surrounded by a folding fan and a colorful blossom. Beautifully printed with fine line work and soft shading, most images include deluxe treatments such as burnishing or embossing. An interesting series.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 9" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight soiling at edge, slight rubbing on face. Please see photos for details.

Business, Smiling Beauty, and Ryogoku Bridge Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Business, Smiling Beauty, and Ryogoku Bridge Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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