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| Artist |
Kunisada (attrib.) (1786-1865) |
| Title |
"The Samurai" (given name) |
| Date |
ca1830's/40's |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Privately printed. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
3 1/2 x 4 3/4 ("koban yoko-e") |
| Impression |
Very Fine, "surimono" quality. Nicely done "bokashi" shading to background and courtesan's kimono; extensive "gauffrage" to outlines of bodies; "burnishing" to black of kimono; crisp "key-lines," very highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. (Very minor wear, few backing remnants.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
A samurai's hand reaches toward this young courtesan. A wonderful "shunga" print in exceptional condition. |
| Item # |
BG-380 |
| Price |
$175 (Reserved/JC) |
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