Untitled Japanese Print by Toyohara Kunichika

Artist:Toyohara Kunichika

Date:1870

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Source:Richard Kruml
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A young girl seated to have her photograph taken, the plate camera with dark cloth draped over, to the right. From a series Kaika ninjo kagami, “A Mirror of Modern Manners and Customs,” sub-title “Photographs.” Photography took off quickly in Japan and there were a considerable number of photographic studios in Tokyo in the 1870′s. However, there are only a few prints as early as this showing cameras. Published 1878. Very fine impression with extensive burnishing. Fine colour. Minor trimming and light album backing. Signed Toyohara Kunichika fude. Status: Sold

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