Kunihisa -- "Washed Hair"

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Artist Kunihisa Utagawa
(1832-1891)
Title "Washed Hair"
Date Originally 1880's
(later "re-strike"--printing likely ca1920-40's)
Series na
Publisher na
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 7 5/8 x 11 3/4
Impression Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to thin black robe; robe over-printed with white "gofun" highlights; highly detailed carving.
Condition Nearly Excellent.
(Thin paper residues right verso edge; few scattered marks.)
Reference/Illus na
Comments Beautiful "bijin-ga" image.
Item # EG-491
Price $95