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The Courtesan Konosumi printed 1793-1794
The art of Ukiyo-e reached its zenith in the 1790's because of the work of several extraordinary artists, among them the designer of this print, Kitagawa Utamaro. One of Utamaro's innovations was the dramatic o_kubi-e, literally "large head picture." Overall dimensions: 9.75" by 14" (Excluding frame, approximately)
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James T. Steichen (jimbot at frontiernet.net)
Date Last Modified: 20-Nov-2006