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The Courtesan - Original Woodblock Print by Eisen Keisai - First Half of 1800

First Half of 1800

About the Item

The Courtesan is an original print realized between in the beginning of XIX century by Keisai Eisen This is a mixed colored xylograph. Include passepartout: 49 x 36.5 cm Good conditions except for little holes on the sheet. Original title: Nihonzutsumi no rakugan tamaya uchi Tamagushi. The print shows Tamagushi, a courtesan, full-length portrait, with several hairpins, seated, reading a scroll; picture hanging on the wall above her shows geese descending on the Nihon embankment. Keisai Eisen (1790–1848) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist who specialised in pictures of beautiful women. His best works are considered to be masterpieces of the "decadent" Bunsei Era (1818–1830). He was also known as Ikeda Eisen, and wrote under the name of Ippitsuan. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork.
  • Creation Year:
    First Half of 1800
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1020341stDibs: LU65034615012
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