Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa

Series; Thirty-six Modern Restaurants, 1878

Thirty-six Modern Restaurants - Kunichika's 1877 - 1878 series "Thirty-six Modern Restaurants" depicts beauties at popular restaurants in different locations. Women are shown serving a meal, relaxing in the garden or on a verandah, or arriving or leaving a teahouse. These colorful designs are nicely detailed with handsome interior and exterior settings showing an interest in Western perspective. An attractive Meiji era beauty series, seldom seen.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Loss at corner, small loss at edge, repaired. Slight soiling and creasing. Please see photos for details.

Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Matsumoto Restaurant at Fukagawa by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)