IMPORTANT JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY KEISAI EISEN (1790?1848), ORIGINAL EDO PERIOD KAKEMONO-E

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A striking and highly decorative original Edo-period Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by master artist Keisai Eisen (1790?1848), one of the foremost creators of bijin-ga ("pictures of beautiful women") during the golden age of Japanese printmaking. This rare kakemono-e (vertical diptych) format depicts an elegant standing beauty adorned in richly patterned robes rendered in Eisen's distinctive palette of deep indigo blues, warm reds, and subtle flesh tones. The elongated composition was designed to emulate the appearance of a hanging scroll and is considerably scarcer than conventional ukiyo-e formats, making surviving examples especially desirable among collectors of Japanese art. Eisen is celebrated for his sophisticated portrayals of fashionable women of Edo-period Japan and is widely regarded as one of the most important ukiyo-e artists of the nineteenth century. His works are represented in major museum collections worldwide, and his finest bijin-ga compositions remain among the most sought-after images of the late Edo era. This example retains exceptional visual presence, displaying the graceful elegance, luxurious textile patterns, and refined draftsmanship that have made Eisen's standing beauties enduring icons of Japanese art. The sheet without frame measures approximately 9.5 inches x 28 inches. Evidence of age, toning, historic mounting, folds, and wear are consistent with an authentic nineteenth-century impression and contribute to its historical character. This diptych was acquired from TK Asian Antiquities and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by noted Japanese print specialist Michael C. Teller IV of TK Asian Antiquities, further enhancing confidence in the attribution. This piece is double matted and framed under acrylic in a gold toned frame. With frame, this piece measures 20.5 inches x 34 inches.

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