KYOSAI, Kawanabe (1831-1889): Courtesans on a vessel

Description

Artist: KYOSAI, Kawanabe (1831-1889)

Title:Courtesans on a vessel

Series: Preparatory drawing (shita-e) for a fan print.

Date:c. 1850s

Medium:Preparatory brush drawing, black ink on paper.

Size/Format:c. 9 1/2" x 13"

Description:A group of young women on a pleasure boat. The vessel's bow has the form of a large swan. Judging from the standing girl's obi being tied in front, she must be a courtsesan.

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Condition

The drawings is mounted on a thin cardboard. The usual paper wear of such preliminary studies, else in very good condition.

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KYOSAI, Kawanabe (1831-1889): Courtesans on a vessel

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