Beauty After a Bath

by Eisho (active circa 1790 - 1799)

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Beauty After a Bath by Eisho (active circa 1790 - 1799)

Eisho (active circa 1790 - 1799) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Beauty After a Bath

Publisher - Adachi from a rare series of Edo masterwork designs. Adachi publisher seal in margin or on reverse.

Adachi was one of the most respected publishers of the 20th century. Their woodblocks were printed to the highest standards with excellent color and fine detail. Founded in 1925, Adachi also chose interesting and varied subjects for their prints and was the only publisher of many famous old ukiyo-e images.

Comments - Charming, full-length portrait by Eisho of a young beauty after a bath, wearing a loose blue cotton kimono with a tie-dyed pattern in purple and white. She uses a pair of scissors to trim her nails, smiling to herself as she concentrates on her work. Lovely color and wonderful detail in this attractive design.

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 - Eisho (active circa 1790 - 1799)

Image Size - 15 1/8" x 10" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Please see photos for details.

Beauty After a Bath by Eisho (active circa 1790 - 1799)
Beauty After a Bath by Eisho (active circa 1790 - 1799)