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Japanese print on Ukiyo-e* type paper, most likely signed Kunisada II Utagawa (1823-1880) (also called Kunimasa III), depicting a courtesan (Oiran) putting down her sandals at the entrance to a house, Edo period, 19th century
This print is in good overall condition. It is signed see photos. It was framed later.
Please note: the paper is a little damaged and folded at the edges and in the corners, stains and yellowing, some wear and dirt from time, look carefully at the photos.
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Japanese term meaning "picture of the floating world") is a Japanese art movement of the Edo period (1603-1868) including not only original folk and narrative painting, but also and especially Japanese woodblock prints. The main themes are Bijinga ("Paintings of beautiful women"), Kabuki and yakusha-e (images of the kabuki theater and its actors), Shunga (erotic paintings), Landscapes (fkei-ga) and "famous views" (meisho-e) and also fauna and flora.
