Eisen@Eight Views of Fukugawa District,Twilight snowfall at Benten
Item No | A1-98-172-03 |
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Title | Eight Views of Fukugawa District,Twilight snowfall at Benten |
Artist | Eisen |
Date | 1825 |
Condition | Foxing,Rubbing,Folding line,Centerfold |
Size | 24~36cm |
Price | SOLD |
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Eisen
1791-1848
Ukiyoe painter. Also referred to as Kokushunro as Gago, Inransai as Ingo. Born to a samurai family, he entered government service, but he got involved in a trouble and dismissed. He had a chance to get to know Kikukawa Eiji whose child, Eizan , taught him painting. He initially handled actor painting, but later showed his talent in beauty, and left a number of beauty portraits with unique sensual charms. He was also excelled at landscape.