Eisen@Mariko, Series of the Beauty with a Post-station of the Tokaido No,21
Item No | A1-99-296-02 |
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Title | Mariko, Series of the Beauty with a Post-station of the Tokaido No,21 |
Artist | Eisen |
Date | 1842 |
Condition | Hole,Creases,Rubbing |
Size | 24.5~35.5cm |
Price | $733.47 |
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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.