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Eisen Higi ensetsu tsukushi goto vol.1, Shunga book

Item No A1-96-150
Title Higi ensetsu tsukushi goto vol.1, Shunga book
Artist Eisen
Date 1821
Condition Hole,Creases,Foxing,Rubbing,Repair,Tears
Size 16×22.5cm
Price SOLD
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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.