Toshikata -- "Teahouse Waitress" #3

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Artist Toshikata MIZUNO
(1866-1908)
Title "Teahouse Waitress"
(given name)
Date 1893
Series "Thirty-six Examples of Beauties"
("Sanju-roku Kasen")
Publisher Akiyama Buemon
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 8 1/2 x 12 3/4 with full margins
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to hanging blue noren curtain, trees, and background; "gauffrage" to reed screen and large "kanji" on blue noren curtain, and title cartouche; burnishing to black collar and geta; and highly detailed carving.
Condition Very Good++. Strong colors. (Light wear, few scattered marks.) Retains original album backing.
Reference/Illus na
Comments Colorful and skillfully printed "bijin-ga" image of teahouse maid under a ginko tree.
Item # DG-380
Price $185