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Polychrome Silograph (nishiki-e) On Washi Paper By Kunichika Toyohara, The Kinpeiro House 1870
Polychrome silograph (nishiki-e) on washi paper by KUNICHIKA TOYOHARA, "The Kinpeiro House in the Shin Yoshiwara," 1870
"SHIN-YOSHIWARA EDO-CHO TSUBO-CHOME KINBINROJO-ZU"
"The Kinpeiro House in the Shin Yoshiwara"
Polychrome silograph (nishiki-e) on washi paper
Triptych format "oban tate-e" published in 1870 (3rd month of the 3rd Meiji year). Signed Kunichika Hitsu - Aratame
Stunning scene depicting a glimpse of the Yoshiwara and more specifically the luxurious Kinpeiro House. A distinguished gentleman is approaching accompanied by an Oiran and his
"kamuro" (child helper).
The other Oiran are facing the wooden balconies trying to attract his attention, sporting their luxurious kimonos and elaborate hairstyles.
A kamuro is attempting to retrieve a hair clip that has fallen over the balustrade.
Highly sought-after and hard-to-find subject. It is in good condition, some imperfections.
Measurements: In frame H 47 x W 84 x D 3 / paper H 35 x W 72.5 cm
"SHIN-YOSHIWARA EDO-CHO TSUBO-CHOME KINBINROJO-ZU"
"The Kinpeiro House in the Shin Yoshiwara"
Polychrome silograph (nishiki-e) on washi paper
Triptych format "oban tate-e" published in 1870 (3rd month of the 3rd Meiji year). Signed Kunichika Hitsu - Aratame
Stunning scene depicting a glimpse of the Yoshiwara and more specifically the luxurious Kinpeiro House. A distinguished gentleman is approaching accompanied by an Oiran and his
"kamuro" (child helper).
The other Oiran are facing the wooden balconies trying to attract his attention, sporting their luxurious kimonos and elaborate hairstyles.
A kamuro is attempting to retrieve a hair clip that has fallen over the balustrade.
Highly sought-after and hard-to-find subject. It is in good condition, some imperfections.
Measurements: In frame H 47 x W 84 x D 3 / paper H 35 x W 72.5 cm
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