The Courtesan Konosumi:


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)

James T. Steichen
Date Last Modified: 28-Jan-2013