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Kisegawa of Matsubaya

Size: 40.5cm by 27.0cm (15.94 in by 10.63 in) | Enlargement | Shipping Code: [L] ?

Designer: Chokosai Eisho

Era: Post-war | Currency: $ / £ / €

Price: ¥ 8,000$ 58.00£ 45.75€ 54.25 [Item has been sold]

Description: This print is from the set "Ukiyo-e Beauties Overseas" (在外浮世絵美人画逸品集) which consists of 12 reprints of bijin-ga (beautiful women paintings) from Boston and Chicago museums collection.

The design is from around 1794-1795 and Eisho tried to depict transparent materials. One is the fan Kisegawa is holding and the other is her gray kimono. This technique adds to the elegant atmosphere.

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