Utagawa KUNISADA (1786-1864)

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A beauty washing in a large tub of water. Kiku,”Chrysanthemum” from a set Tosei hana kurabe, “Contest of Modern Flowers.”Beauties compared to flowers. Published by Omiya Heihachi, c 1820. This appears to be the earliest state with the beauty’s undergarment printed red which is lacking in other impressions.

Very good impression. Fine colour. Very good condition. Signed Gototei Kunisada ga.

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