KUNISADA (1786–1865). Geisha and restaurant
Artist:
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)
Subject:
A standing woman, probably a geisha, walking and holding up the edges of her kimono. In the cartouche a restaurant.
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, 39,3x26,1 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:
Very good impression, colours and conditions.
Item no:
B 343
Price:
Euro 850
Status:
Available