Author: Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III).
Title: No. 1, Takao, from the series An Excellent Selection of Thirty-six Noted Courtesans (Meigi sanjûroku kasen).
Description: Edo, Tsutaya Kichizo (Koeido), 1861. Original Ukiyo-é. Oban sized [37,0 x 25,0 cm]. Matted under acid-free cardboard. - Very lightly (minimal) creased in the margins. * Original ukiyo-é (Japanese woodblock print), depicting bijin-ga (beautiful women). This print by Kunisada (1786 - 1865) was part of a series of 36 depictions of courtesans. Attractively executed print containing techniques such as: karazuri (embossed patterns) and Kewari (detailling of the hair).

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