Kasugano writing letter, Suzuki Harunobu

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Suzuki Harunobu, Kasugano writing letter
Suzuki Harunobu, Kasugano writing letter
Suzuki Harunobu
Kasugano writing letter
1770, Edo period (1600–1868)
Suzuki Harunobu
circa 1725–1770
Kasugano writing letter, 1770, Edo period (1600–1868)
Portfolio/Series title: Yoshiwara bijin awase (Comparison of Yoshiwara Beauties)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: color woodcut
Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 215 x 147 mm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 8 7/16 x 5 13/16 in
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 266 x 177 mm
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 10 1/2 x 6 15/16 in
Mat Dimensions (Height x Width): 19 x 14 in
Credit line: Source unknown
Accession number: 0000.2897
Not on display
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Archive Label, Oct-Dec. 1989: Bijin (beautiful women) were beloved subjects of Japanese woodblock print artists, who continued to represent courtesans, young maidens, and housewives for generations with unfaltering interest. These three prints of domestic scenes show typical feminine activities: writing a letter to a lover, applying make-up, and embroidering. Harunobu's figure is young and fragile and contrasts sharply with the mature, alluring lady depicted by Utamaro. Shuntei was a century younger than the other two masters and in his print he employed a richer palette of colors. It is interesting to note that real lacquer was applied to the lacquer mirror held by Utamaro's courtesan.