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| Artist |
Toshikata MIZUNO (1866-1908) |
| Title |
"Bijin After Bath, with Cat" (given name) |
| Date |
1893 |
| Series |
"Thirty-six Examples of Beauties" ("Sanju-roku Kasen") |
| Publisher |
Akiyama Buemon |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
8 1/2 x 12 3/4 with full margins |
| Impression |
Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to ceiling/wall/floor areas, cat. and blue towel; extensive "gauffrage" to entire after-bath "yakata" robe, cat's hairs, and title cartouche; and highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Very Good to Excellent. Strong colors. (Light wear, minor marks; slight thining to backing's edge.) Retains
original album backing. |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Colorful and skillfully printed image of "bijin-ga" following a bath, exchanging glances with her pet cat. |
| Item # |
BG-71 |
| Price |
$175 (Sold--FP) |
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