'Beauty Itsutomi' from the Series 'Selected Geisha of the Yoshiwara' c1793
This original postcard woodblock print depicts the beauty 'Itsutomi' standing by a shamisen. Hosada painted many women in this graceful style, portraying them in gorgeous kimonos and in a statuesque poise. The colors are superb with wonderful mica accents. This scarce unposted postcard dates to c1920s-30s, when publishers were producing classic Ukiyo-e woodblock images for tourists. The postcard measures 5.5" x 3.5". It is in a black frame, 7" x 4.75". This postcard is in fine condition, with a bare spot in the mica, that looks like a line or streak when examined closely, mentioned for the sake of accuracy. P9626 $65.00
Eishi (Hosada) Chobunsai (1756-1829) 'Beauty Itsutomi'
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