Japanese Print "Prince Genji in Modern Dress" by Eishi Chobunsai (鳥文斎栄之)
Artist:Eishi Chobunsai (鳥文斎栄之)
Title:Prince Genji in Modern Dress
Date:1787
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Source:Japanese Art Open Database
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Prince Genji in Modern Dress Artist: Eishi Format: Oban tate-e: 14.75" x 10" Subject: Prince Genji on the balcony of his palace stands gazing out to sea, in the foreground bijin composing poem cards. This is one of the rare beni-girai prints which were printed in shades of black and grey only. Date: c. 1787 Condition: Full size. Japanese album backing paper. Several small wormholes. A corner damage bottom left. Some creases. Minor marks and rubbing. Fair state of preservation. Impression: Fine impression.
