Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e) from the series “Thirtysix Elegant Selections” (Sanj\u016b-rokka sen) by artist Mizuno Toshikata, published in 1893. Titled “Lady-in-waiting: Woman of the H\u014dtoku Era (1449\u201352)” (Jijo, H\u00f4toku koro fujin). A woman in a kimono leaning on a balcony railing adorned with blooming wisteria. Mizuno Toshikata (1866\u20131908) was a renowned Meiji-era artist known for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). The series illustrates beautiful women from 35 different historical Japanese eras, serving as a visual guide to historical fashion and customs. This specific piece represents a noblewoman or lady-in-waiting from the H\u00f4toku Era (mid-15th century). Toshikata was a student of the famous artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. His “Thirty-six Beauties” series is noted for its delicate printing techniques, such as embossing (used here on the white kimono) and soft color shading known as bokashi. The series was published by Akiyama Buemon of the Kokkeido publishing house. Size: 38 x 25 cm<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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