A Beauty 1793 - 1801
ichirakuteieisui
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toned paper
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fine art illustration
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asian-art
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caricature
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flower
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japan
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handmade artwork painting
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coffee painting
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men
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon style
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cartoon carciture
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watercolor
"A Beauty" (1793-1801) is a ukiyo-e woodblock print by the Japanese artist Ichirakutei Eisui. The print depicts a beautiful woman with elaborate hair ornaments, traditionally worn by women in Edo-period Japan. The woman holds a branch of blossoming flowers, a symbol of beauty and fleeting youth. Eisui is known for his detailed depictions of fashionable women, contributing to the popularity of this genre of art. This piece is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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