KUNISADA (1786-1865). A standing bijin
Artist:
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)
Subject:
A standing bijin with her arms raised from the heat of a stone brazier behind her. In front of the woman there is a food box with a theatrical program inserted in a special hole.
Series:
Tōsei bijin awase (A comparison of modern beauties).
Signature:
Gototei Kunisada ga
Date:
1825-30.
Publisher:
No seal. According the literature listed below the publisher for this series is Izumiya Ichibei (Kansendō)
Size:
Oban tate-e, cm 38,5x26,7
Medium:
Woodblock color print.
Literature:
Another impression is illustrated in Robert Schaap. Kunisada imaging drama and beauty. Leiden 2016, p. 160, no. 69.
Conditions:
Fine impression and colour, very good conditions.
Item no:
B 342
Status:
Sold