Kunisada (attrib.) -- "The Mosquito Netting"

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Artist Kunisada (attrib.) (1786-1865)
Title "The Mosquito Netting" (given name)
Date ca1830's/40's
Series na
Publisher Privately printed.
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 ("koban yoko-e")
Impression Very Fine, "surimono" quality. Light "gauffrage" to seashells on wall; crisp "key-lines," very highly detailed carving.
Condition Very Good. Excellent colors. (Small areas of wear top and bottom edges of image; few backing remnants.)
Reference/Illus na
Comments Under a netting, this courtesan is seen reaching towards a mosquito with a burning stick. A wonderful "shunga" print in exceptional condition.
Item # BG-382
Price $175