Utagawa Toyokuni III: Woman with Hand Mirror (c. 1830) Ukiyo-e Giclée Print

Capture the elegance and intimate beauty of Edo Period Japanese culture with this exquisite Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) Woman with Hand Mirror reproduction. This c. 1830 print is a classic example of ukiyo-e portraiture, celebrated for its luxurious detail and expressive intimacy.

Toyokuni III (Kunisada) dominated the art of the "Floating World" (ukiyo-e) during its final golden age, focusing on the sophisticated trends of contemporary Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo). This print falls into the popular bijin-ga genre (pictures of beautiful women) and showcases the era’s fascination with fashion and personal grooming.

• Intimate Scene: The scene depicts a woman engaged in a private, reflective moment, using a traditional hand mirror to arrange her hair or makeup. This intimacy contrasts with the public drama often found in ukiyo-e, offering a quiet moment of Edo life.

• Textile Detail: The detail on her kimono—rendered with complex patterns and rich colors—is a hallmark of Kunisada's work, providing a valuable record of early 19th-century Japanese textile design and fashion.

• Master of the Genre: Kunisada’s work is essential for collectors, representing the height of skill in late ukiyo-e woodblock printing just before the impact of Western modernization.

This print is an elegant and historically rich piece of classic Japanese art and sophisticated period decor.

• Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada, 1786–1865), master of late ukiyo-e.

• Artwork: Bijin-ga (Portrait of a Beautiful Woman), c. 1830.

• Artistic Style: Ukiyo-e (Woodblock Print) / Bijin-ga; noted for luxurious detail in fashion and expressive figure work.

• Context: Depicts the sophisticated fashion and customs of the Japanese Edo Period.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully recreating the original's delicate hand-coloring, fine linework, and complex textile patterns.

• Aesthetic: Ultimate Japanese wall art and elegant period portraiture.

Secure this stunning and intimate masterwork from the height of 19th-century ukiyo-e. This beautiful Toyokuni III print offers cultural depth, elegance, and timeless grace. Order this Giclée reproduction today.

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