SHIGEHARU (1803–1853). Mōsō
Artist:
Ryūsai Shigeharu (1803–1853)
Subject:
The courtesan Yae of Iseshima with the Meng Zong (Mōsō) costume.
Series:
Costume Parade of the Kita-Shinchi Quarter in Osaka (Ōsaka Kita-Shinchi nerimono)
Signature:
Ryūsai Shigeharu ga
Date:
1837, 6th month
Publisher:
Honsei, Wataki, Tenki
Size:
Ōban tate-e, 36,8x25,4 cm
Medium:
Woodblock color print with use of metallic pigments.
Literature:
Kitagawa, "Bosuton bijutsukan shozō Kamigata-e mokuroku" (Kansai daigaku, 2007), p. 125.
Remarks:
Deluxe edition with metallic pigments.
Conditions:
Fine impression and colors, faint centre fold, very good conditions.
Item no:
B 389