Eisen@Modern Contest of Beauties, Tatsumi
Item No | A1-95-196 |
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Title | Modern Contest of Beauties, Tatsumi |
Artist | Eisen |
Condition | Creases,Foxing,Rubbing,Tears |
Size | 26~38.5cm |
Price | $533.43 |
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Eisen
1791-1848
Ukiyoe painter. Also referred to as Kokushunro as Gago, Inransai as Ingo. Born to a samurai family, he entered government service, but he got involved in a trouble and dismissed. He had a chance to get to know Kikukawa Eiji whose child, Eizan , taught him painting. He initially handled actor painting, but later showed his talent in beauty, and left a number of beauty portraits with unique sensual charms. He was also excelled at landscape.