Beauty Playing a Shamisen, 1861

by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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Beauty Playing a Shamisen, 1861 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Original Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Beauty Playing a Shamisen, 1861

Comments - Charming image of a beauty playing the shamisen, smiling as she plucks the instrument. She sits in a pavilion with a rustic wooden railing overlooking a view of mountains, with a large cherry tree framing the scene at left. An interesting composition.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 14" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Horizontal folds. Hole, repaired. Wrinkling throughout, slight toning and soiling. Please see photos for details.

Beauty Playing a Shamisen, 1861 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)
Beauty Playing a Shamisen, 1861 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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