JAPANESE COURTESAN [Signed]
Artist: Unknown Artist
Price:
$300.00
Medium: Prints
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Materials: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 20" x 15"
Finish: Framed
About the Item: Original woodblock print. Ink on paper, ca. 1818 - 1830. In Good condition with a Very Good frame. Artwork measures w. 9 in. by h. 14 in. Housed in a w. 14.75 in. by h. 19.75 in. frame. Paper is notably agetoned with water damage and creasing to top of print. Subjects mostly unaffected, though linework and shading has faded. Signed by artist on right hand side. Item no. L039. EH consignment. Shelved Dupont.

About The Artist
The anonymity of an artist can arise from several historical and cultural factors. In certain eras or societies, artworks were often products of collective endeavors rather than individual creations, leading to a lack of attribution. Additionally, historical records, vital for identifying artists, may have been lost, damaged, or never created, particularly in periods where literacy and record-keeping were limited. Moreover, some artists may have deliberately chosen anonymity, eschewing personal fame to focus on the universal or communal message of their work. This anonymity can be a deliberate choice or a consequence of the socio-historical context in which the artist worked.
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