Courtesan and Kamuro by Kikukawa Eizan
Artist: Kikukawa Eizan (1787-1867)
Woodblock Prints Title: Courtesan and Kamuro
1st Publication: 1810
Size: Hashira-e, 4-1/8 x 23-1/2
Date of this edition: 1810, 1st edition
Publisher: Not Identified
Condition: Color fading, consistent with early 1800's prints. A couple of clear spot restored in the early 1900's. A large strip of paper glued on top of the print (In the back), probably a mid 1950's type of restoration to cover some clear spots in the upper corners. Very good overall condition.
Notes: Very rare Pillar print, not referenced online by any museums. These are two sheets bound together to form the Hashira-e format.
Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.
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