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
Lot Essay
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.