Double Mirror Reflections of a Beauty Getting Glamorous
Artist
Utagawa Kunisada I 歌川 国貞 (Toyokuni III 三代 豊国)
(Japanese, 1786–1864)
Date1823
Mediumwoodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions36.8 x 24.1 cm (14 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Markingskiwame
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Terms
Object number1901.570
DescriptionobanLabel TextThe print depicts the reflection of a beauty using two mirrors (kagami and awasekagami) in order to apply powder to the nape of her neck. The wrapper beneath the mirror shows the name of the powder, “Bien-senjoko.” This scented make-up powder, which could be applied to both face and neck, became the leading brand for the Sakamoto store from around 1820. As part of the advertising campaign the name appeared in numerous prints and novels and was thereby associated with the major idols of the day. The name of the powder was inspired by the famous kabuki female role actor (onnagata) Segawa Kikunojo III (1751-1810) whose nickname was Senjo Roko.
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Utagawa Kunisada I 歌川 国貞 (Toyokuni III 三代 豊国)
mid- to late 1810s
Utagawa Kunisada I 歌川 国貞 (Toyokuni III 三代 豊国)
about 1836–1838
Utagawa Kunisada I 歌川 国貞 (Toyokuni III 三代 豊国)
1861
Utagawa Kunisada I 歌川 国貞 (Toyokuni III 三代 豊国)
about 1817
