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Keisai Eisen (1790–1848) | A geisha writing a letter | Edo period, 19th century

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December 16, 03:12 PM GMT

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1,500 - 2,000 GBP

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Keisai Eisen (1790–1848)

A geisha writing a letter

Edo period, 19th century

 

Woodblock print, from the series Customs of the Floating World: A Contest of Beautiful Women (Ukiyo fuzoku bijo kurabe), signed Keisai Eisen ga (Pictured by Keisai Eisen), censor’s seal kiwame (approved), published by Wakasaya Yoichi (Jakurindo), circa 1823-24

 

Vertical oban: 36.6 x 25.4 cm., 14½ x 10 in.