KUNISADA (1786–1865). Bijin and restaurant
Artist:
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)
Subject:
A standing woman, probably a geisha playing the ken game. In the cartouche at the top left the Daikokuya restaurant in Mukōjima.
Series:
Toji kōmei kaiseki zukushi (Collection of famous modern restaurants).
Signature:
Gototei Kunisada ga
Date:
1820 ca. Kiwame seal.
Publisher:
Yamaguchiya Tobei
Size:
Oban tate-e, 38,5x26 cm
Medium:
Woodblock color print
Literature:
For this series of prints see Sebastian Izzard. Kunisada's World. New York 1993, p. 75 and Robert Schaap, Kunisada imaging drama and beauty. Leiden 2016, p. 155, no. 24
Conditions:
Fine impression, good color, slightly toned, two restored corners, fairly good conditions.
Item no:
B 238