Isoda Koryūsai: Masked man and beauty

Isoda Koryūsai: Masked man and beauty (Sold)

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Artist: Isoda Koryūsai
Title: Masked man and beauty
Date: ca. 1780

A gentleman who has concealed his face admires a courtesan through a lattice. His young companion and a younger courtesan look on, but the real interaction is between the two main characters here. A poem by Kikaku is above. See the MFA website for their example.

Condition: Very good impression and condition. Good color. Some trimming.
Dimensions: chûban
Literature: See Hockley 2003, page 270, #C-45. See MFA website.
Signature: Koryûsai ga

SKU: KOY023