Artist |
Eisho (fl ca1790's) |
Title |
"Courtesan Shizuka of Shizutamaya"" |
Date |
Originally late-1700's (a modern "re-strike," printing likely c1980's) |
Series |
"Comparison Beauties of the Gay Quarters" ("Kakuchu Bijin Kurabe") |
Publisher |
Uchida Bijutsu Hangashi ("seal" left margin) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
8 x 11 5/8 ("ai-ban"--small oban) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to
layered collar and hair ornaments; shiny grey "mica" to background; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Beautiful "bijin-ga" image. |
Item # |
(EG-220B Sold/RL; EG-220 Sold/PR) |
Price |
$150 |