KUNISADA (1786-1865). A woman washing herself
Artist:
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)
Subject:
A woman washing herself. A cat is playing behind her between the bedding.
Series:
Enmusubi myōto hyōban (Ideal match of elements for couples). The print refers to the elements metal and fire.
Signature:
Gototei Kunisada ga
Date:
1823. Censor seal kiwame.
Publisher:
Yamamotoya Heikichi (Eikyūdō)
Size:
Oban tate-e, 38,8x25,6 cm
Medium:
Woodblock color print.
Literature:
Another impression is illustrated in Robert Schaap. Utagawa Kunisada and the "Copy & Paste" tradition in Andon 105 Leiden 2018, p. 17, no. 22 and in Yoshida Teruji. Ukiyo-e taisei, vol. 11 Tokyo, 1931, no. 249.
Conditions:
Good impression, color and conditions.
Item no:
D 341