"A Modern Version (Mitate) of the Story of Ushiwakamaru Serenading Joruri-hime" - Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815) - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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This unsigned Japanese woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga, titled “A Modern Version (Mitate) of the Story of Ushiwakamaru Serenading Joruri-hime”, dates from around 1780–85 and measures 29.9 × 14 cm; it is in fair condition, with faded colours and paper residues.
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Original woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815) - "A Modern Version (Mitate) of the Story of Ushiwakamaru Serenading Joruri-hime" - Japan - 2nd half 18th century (ca. 1780-85)
Extremely rare.
Strong resemblance with a signed print (from triptych) by Torii Kiyonaga, see MFA Boston: https://collections.mfa.org/objects/246384 ánd https://collections.mfa.org/objects/210464 (dated 1785)
Size of the lady on all versions the same: ± 27.0x12.0cm.
The Lady in this print is presented as 'Bijin' ('Beautiful Lady'), with fashionable hair-dressing.
The style of hair-dressing was fashionable for a relatively short period round 1780.
This print can be a preliminary print to, a fashionable edition with, or a fashionable copy after the triptych.
Publisher not identified.
On a Japanese washi paper, in fair condition. Colors faded, residues present. Professionally backed with a very thin washi, covering some thin areas and some paper-loss.
Will be sent with a backing paper, not glued. Museum like wise..
The white spots you see, are spots not visible, but made clear to examine the print, scholar wise...
Size is 29.6x 14.0cm.
Will be sent acid-free protected, under heavy card-boards, fully insured.
Original woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815) - "A Modern Version (Mitate) of the Story of Ushiwakamaru Serenading Joruri-hime" - Japan - 2nd half 18th century (ca. 1780-85)
Extremely rare.
Strong resemblance with a signed print (from triptych) by Torii Kiyonaga, see MFA Boston: https://collections.mfa.org/objects/246384 ánd https://collections.mfa.org/objects/210464 (dated 1785)
Size of the lady on all versions the same: ± 27.0x12.0cm.
The Lady in this print is presented as 'Bijin' ('Beautiful Lady'), with fashionable hair-dressing.
The style of hair-dressing was fashionable for a relatively short period round 1780.
This print can be a preliminary print to, a fashionable edition with, or a fashionable copy after the triptych.
Publisher not identified.
On a Japanese washi paper, in fair condition. Colors faded, residues present. Professionally backed with a very thin washi, covering some thin areas and some paper-loss.
Will be sent with a backing paper, not glued. Museum like wise..
The white spots you see, are spots not visible, but made clear to examine the print, scholar wise...
Size is 29.6x 14.0cm.
Will be sent acid-free protected, under heavy card-boards, fully insured.
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Artist
Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815)
Title of artwork
"A Modern Version (Mitate) of the Story of Ushiwakamaru Serenading Joruri-hime"
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Fair condition
Height
29.9 cm
Width
14 cm
Period
18th century
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
