Figure of the beautiful woman Imaō; Figure of the beautiful woman Imagata. - Washi paper - Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Original ukiyo-e colour woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, titled Bijin Imaō sugata of Bijin Imagata sugata, from the Edo period, on Washi paper, measuring 49 cm high by 36 cm wide and 2 cm deep, from a private collection, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Original Japanese color woodblock print (ukiyo-e) by the famous master Utagawa Kunisada (also known as Toyokuni III, 1786–1864).
Details about the artwork
• Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (as also listed on the metal plate on the label).
• Genre: Bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women). The print depicts an elegantly dressed woman in a detailed blue kimono, surrounded by traditional objects such as a lacquered box and a portable picnic set or sake set. In the upper left is a cartouche (insert) showing a night landscape under a full moon.
The artist and style
Kunisada was in the 19th century the most prolific and commercially successful designer of ukiyo-e prints in Japan. He was especially known for his lively theater prints (kabuki actors) and his fashionable depictions of women, paying great attention to the texture and patterns of clothing.
Series title: 美人今様姿 (read as: Bijin Imaō sugata or Bijin Imagata sugata), which can be translated as "Contemporary fashionable forms of beautiful women" or "Beauties in contemporary styles".
Size of prints: H 37 cm × W 25 cm
Good condition: please examine the photos carefully; these are part of the description.
Works are carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Original Japanese color woodblock print (ukiyo-e) by the famous master Utagawa Kunisada (also known as Toyokuni III, 1786–1864).
Details about the artwork
• Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (as also listed on the metal plate on the label).
• Genre: Bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women). The print depicts an elegantly dressed woman in a detailed blue kimono, surrounded by traditional objects such as a lacquered box and a portable picnic set or sake set. In the upper left is a cartouche (insert) showing a night landscape under a full moon.
The artist and style
Kunisada was in the 19th century the most prolific and commercially successful designer of ukiyo-e prints in Japan. He was especially known for his lively theater prints (kabuki actors) and his fashionable depictions of women, paying great attention to the texture and patterns of clothing.
Series title: 美人今様姿 (read as: Bijin Imaō sugata or Bijin Imagata sugata), which can be translated as "Contemporary fashionable forms of beautiful women" or "Beauties in contemporary styles".
Size of prints: H 37 cm × W 25 cm
Good condition: please examine the photos carefully; these are part of the description.
Works are carefully packed and sent by registered mail.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Artist
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Washi paper
Height
49 cm
Width
36 cm
Title of artwork
Figure of the beautiful woman Imaō; Figure of the beautiful woman Imagata.
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
