Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), "Bijin with Shamisen"

A bijin (beauty) draped in an intricate kimono holds a shamisen and a parasol. Difficult to find in such a good condition, this vertical diptych (kakemono-e) has excellent colors throughout. 

Date: a. 1820
Format: Vertical Oban Diptych (kakemono-e; approx. 9" x 14" each sheet)
Condition: Slight trimming at top, otherwise, excellent/very good color, condition, and impression

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865) is one of Japan's most prolific and well-known Japanese woodblock print artists to emerge during the peak of ukiyo-e period printmaking. As was common among Japanese artists at the time, his moniker evolved from his teacher and master, Toyokuni I (1769-1825), as his prominence grew.

Custom matting available. Sizes will be determined for best presentation in consultation with customer - suggested size for kakemono-e is 40" (height) x 16" (width). Note that additional shipping charges apply (sorry, no international shipping available for kakemono-e).