Kunichika - Akashi - Chapter 13

Toyohara Kunichika

Beautiful print from the series Fifty-four Modern Feelings - based on the 1828 novel "A False Murasaki's Country Genji," a parody of the famous "Tale of Genji." Chapter 13. "Akashi". Kunichika has illustrated the chapters of the story with updated, modern beauties dressed in the contemporary fashions of the day. 

A courtesan is extinguishing a floor lamp in the early morning. A beautiful use of color and perspective. The shadow of her arm is seen inside the lamp. Her face is illuminated brightly. One of the nicest prints in this series.

Print Size: - 13 3/8" x 8 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition: - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Some wrinkles, not backed. 

Date: 1884

Publisher: Takegawa Seikichi