Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) Keisai Eisen (1790–1848) | Two surimono | Edo period, 19th century

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864)

Keisai Eisen (1790-1848)

Two surimono

Edo period, 19^th century

each a woodblock print, surimono, embellished with metallic pigments and embossing, and comprising:

- A courtesan standing beside a seated man resting his elbows on a brazier where a large scallop shell is cooking alongside a kettle, signed Gototei Kunisada ga (Pictured by Gototei Kunisada), commissioned for the Taikogawa Poetry Circle, privately published, circa 1820s-1830

- A pair of stirrups alongside a horse bit, riding crop and spray of plum blossoms, signed Keisai, privately published, circa 1830

Both surimono, shikishiban:

21.1 x 18.5 cm., 8½ x 7¼. (the first)

21.2 x 18.9 cm., 8½ x 7½. (the second)