Mihata Jôryû (act 1830-43) Kansai Ukiyo-e Bijin bending a twig of sakura, cherry blossomsSigned: Jôryû Seals: Unread (taka) Technique: colours on silk 94,8 x 32,4 Date: c. 1840 Mounting: green silk and blue green silk 175 x 42,5 Condition: very good Jôryû, a unique figure in Kansai art circles, was a native of Kyoto. He studied with Okamoto Toyohiko (1773-1845). He was specialized in bijinga of voluptuous women. Reference: Ota 1993 p. 70 Roberts p. 62 Araki p. 194 Price: SOLD | |