Kikugawa EIZAN (1787-1867)

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The first sheet from one of Eizan’s most famous triptychs: Furyu yusuzumi san bijin, “Three Fashionable Beauties Cooling Off in the Evening.” Shows a teahouse waitress seated outside her establishment with silhouettes of customers showing on the shoji screen. Published by Yamadaya Shobei, c. 1814-17.

Fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Kikugawa Eizan hitsu.

Status: Sold