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Beauty with Doll, 1897
Woodblock Print
15 x 10
in
Description: Lovely portrait of a young beauty dressed in an elaborate kimono. She looks over her shoulder with an expression of delight. Her hair is arranged with a pouf above the forehead, the rest swept back into a large bun adorned with an elegant comb, and decorative hairpins metallic Incredibly fine detail in the delicate hairline and soft pink shading around the eyes.She hold a small doll protectively with her hand resting on its small head. The inset above in full color shows groups of women shopping and conversing at an open air market. A gorgeous Chikanobu image.
Issued: c. 1897
Edition: c. 1897
Condition: outstanding color, state and condition an especially fine sheet from the Series
Signed: Yoshu Chiknobu in black brush
Sealed: in red
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi
Series: Mirror of the Ages
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