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Bijin in Rain, 1895
Woodblock Print
9.78 x 14.34
in
Description:Portrait of an 18th century Anei beauty returning from the bath. She carries a large umbrella, and a small sachet or bag hangs from a red cord between her teeth. She smile slightly as she looks back, wearing a purple floral print kimono with a white towel draped over one shoulder, a narrow white band tying back her elegant hairstyle. Several pedestrians walk past at upper right, including a samurai followed by a servant in a short coat, with a man wearing a straw raincoat and woven hat walking the opposite direction A striking composition.
Issued: 1896
Edition: first edition published by Takegawa
Condition: excellent color, condition and detail with vibrant original colors and full margins
Series: Flower Patterns
Signed: Kiyochika
Sealed: Takegawa Seikichi
$2,800
