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| Artist |
Eisen (1790-1867) |
| Title |
"Bijin on Tall Geta" (given name) |
| Series |
na |
| Date |
c1820's/30's |
| Publisher |
Sanoki (red "seal") |
| Carver |
na |
| Image Size |
9 3/8 x 28 overall, "kakemono-e" format (2 sheets joined--ea 9 3/8 x 14) |
| Impression |
Very Good. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading. Crisp, highly detailed carving of individual hair-lines. |
| Condition |
Fair. Good colors. Light toning; several one-inch repairs (pigment added); some scattered wormage, staining, and wear. Unbacked. |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Lovely. An elegant Edo bijin in tall geta, exposes some of her undergarments (considered erotic) as she clutches her heavy kimono. (Same as #BG-187, printed using different colors.) |
| Item # |
CG-974 |
| Price |
$575 |
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