Karuizawa: Ichimura Shonojo V - Lovely kabuki portrait of Ichimura Shonojo V as a young courtesan, looking over her shoulder with her eyes wide. She wears a pale gray outer kimono bordered with autumn grasses and tiny red flowers, over a red tie-dyed robe and another red under robe. Her hair is pulled back into a large bun with longer locks on either side of her neck and a few loose wisps framing her face. The view about shows a mountain landscape at night, and the red title cartouche at upper right is surrounded by a long letter and a brazier with red flames. A handsome design, detailed with embossing in the white kimono collars and fine shading in the background.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - Approximately 14" x 9 1/2"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Faint vertical center fold. Minor separation at ends of fold, repaired from reverse. Minor thinning along center fold and at edges in some prints. Remnants from previous backing on some prints. Please see photos for a sense of individual condition. Generally in nice condition overall.