Theehuis serveerster een brief lezend 1825 - 1830
utagawakunisada
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aged paper
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toned paper
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traditional media
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cartoon sketch
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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cartoon carciture
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sketchbook art
"Theehuis serveerster een brief lezend" (Tea House Waitress Reading a Letter), created between 1825 and 1830 by Utagawa Kunisada (1786 - 1865), is a ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting a woman in traditional Japanese clothing reading a letter. The composition showcases the woman's elegant posture and intricate kimono patterns, while the background details like a tea house counter and shelves add to the scene's realism. This print offers a glimpse into daily life in Edo-period Japan, highlighting the beauty of traditional dress and the importance of correspondence.
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