Kunisada - Mirrors, Make-up Brush 1823 woodblock NR
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Description
Japanese Woodblock Print, originally 1823 (this later printing c1940/50's from recarved blocks), originally Azumaya Daisuke Publisher (this publisher unknown), "Mirrors of Modern Make-up" .
SIZE IN INCHES: 10.5 x 15.75
COMMENTS: Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to face, light "gauffrage" (embossing) to body outlines, very highly detailed carving (especially individual hairlines). A lovely portrait of a young beauty applying makeup with the use of a black lacquered hand-mirror. From an early series of 10 Kunisada "mirrored beauty" prints dating to 1823. Seldom seen.
SIZE IN INCHES: 10.5 x 15.75
COMMENTS: Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to face, light "gauffrage" (embossing) to body outlines, very highly detailed carving (especially individual hairlines). A lovely portrait of a young beauty applying makeup with the use of a black lacquered hand-mirror. From an early series of 10 Kunisada "mirrored beauty" prints dating to 1823. Seldom seen.
Condition
Fine, no flaws. Uncirculated.
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Kunisada - Mirrors, Make-up Brush 1823 woodblock NR
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