Courtesan and Kamuro, 1858

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Courtesan and Kamuro, 1858 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesan and Kamuro, 1858

Comments - Attractive scene of a high-ranking courtesan and her kamuro or child apprentices on an evening stroll through the Yoshiwara. She wears a plum colored kimono patterned with peonies over layers of under robes, tied with a red obi featuring a striking lion pattern. The girls wear matching kimono. At left, a servant shelters the beauty with an elegant umbrella. A classic Edo era beauty subject.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 7/8"

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

Courtesan and Kamuro, 1858 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Courtesan and Kamuro, 1858 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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