Eisen Kesai "Bijin with Parasol, Genji"

A bjijin (beauty) is shown carrying her papers for her nagauta lesson, traditional songs for kabuki plays. Her kimono is adorned with Genji-mon, the crests symbolizing each chapter in the "Tale of Genji" novel

Date: c. 1844
Format: Vertical Oban Diptych (kakemono-e; approx. 9" x 14" each sheet)
Publisher: Sanoya Kihei
Condition: Excellent/very good color and condition; good alignment when stacked

Eisen Kesai (1790-1848) was a prolific artist whose is well-known today for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) works and his landscapes. Eisen inspired many artists in his lifetime and after his death, including the great Western painter Vincent van Gogh.

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).