Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839-92): The Appearance of a Proprietress of the Kaei Era (1848-54)

Description

Artist: Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839-92)

Title:The Appearance of a Proprietress of the Kaei Era (1848-54)

Series: Thirty-two aspects of customs and manners

Publisher:Tsunashima Kamekichi

Date:1888 (this impression of the print; FIRST state impression with tri-color cartouche)

Medium:Woodblock print

Size/Format:oban tate-e (c. 13.55 x 9.25 inches)

Description:"The lady depicted is a 'kamisan', the proprietess of an inn or restaurant. She has the blackened teeth and shaves eyebrows of a married woman and her hair is arranged in a matronly marumage (round chignon). She is in a shop or garden buying a fukujuso (the 'adonis' or 'pheasant-eye') for the New Year and is finding the choice difficult." (John Stevenson). - This impression is from the FIRST EDITION of 1888.,

Condition:Excellent impression and color. Blank margins trimmed, else in fine condition. - A superb FIRST EDITION impression.)

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Condition

Excellent impression and color. Blank margins trimmed, else in fine condition. - A superb FIRST EDITION impression.

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Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839-92): The Appearance of a Proprietress of the Kaei Era (1848-54)

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