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IKEDA EISEN (1790-1848)
An unusual design in horizontal form from the series Imayo sugata [Modern Beauties], signed Keisai Eisen, seal Keisai, published by Marusei

Oban yoko-e

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Two other designs from this rare series are illustrated in Muneshige Narasaki, Ukiyo-e Masterpieces in European Collections, (British Museum, London, 1989), vol. 2, plate 244.

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