Guaranteed genuine antique Japanese woodblock print, made in the 1700s (1770s most likely). The print is by Isoda Koryusai, the lead disciple of Harunobu. The print is much in the Harunobu style. The title is Furyu Rokkasen: Sojo Henjo or An Elegant Version of the Six Immortal Poets: The Poet Priest Henjo. The concept is to replace the historical monk poet with sexy young women in the style of the time. Here a young mother is shown breast feeding her baby while an elegant maid watches in delight. Prints by this artist are now very hard to find. Measures 7 x 9 1/2 inches or 17 3/4 by 24 cm. Has color fading, some brown surface stains, trimming on the right edge, a light crease at the top, small losses. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “lots-of-books” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Primary Material: Paper
- Color: Multi-Color
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Age: Pre-1800
- Maker: Isoda Koryusai