An incredibly accurately carved version of Suzuki Harunobu's original woodblock (originally carved in 1767, this re-carved plate was done in the early 19th Century). The scene shows a beautiful young woman dressed in traditional yakata with loosely tied obi belt. Harunobu's signature is in the lower right and the small symbol beneath the woman's foot indicates that this is a later copy of the original image.
The woodblock is presented in a black waxed frame with card mount and glare proof glazing.
On pith paper.There are a number of horizontal creases across the image. and some fading to the colours. The frame has general surface scuffing.
65 x 16cm (25.6" x 6.3")
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 8 July 1770) was a Japanese designer of woodblock print art in the ukiyo-e style. He was an innovator, the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu used many special techniques, and depicted a wide variety of subjects, from classical poems to contemporary beauties. Like many artists of his day, Harunobu also produced a number of shunga, or erotic images. During his lifetime and shortly afterwards, many artists imitated his style. A few, such as Harushige, even boasted of their ability to forge the work of the great master. Much about Harunobu's life is unknown.
| SKU | qo968 |
|---|---|
| Artist | after Suzuki Harunobu (1725–1770) |
| Date | Early 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 65 x 16cm |
| Medium | Japanese Woodblock |
| Style | Illustration Art |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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