Comments - Lovely scene of travelers in a garden on a spring night, the evening sky framed by a blossoming cherry tree. In the center, a beauty looks out from an elegant enclosed palanquin, smiling happily over her shoulder. An attendant stands behind her, carrying a floral robe over her back. The nobleman at right grins as he looks back towards the two women in the house at left, who look out of the open doorway. He wears a coat with a design of mandarin ducks over a gray kimono and chunky wooden sandals, a servant crouching at his side. Beautiful detail and color in this attractive subject. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 28 1/4" x 13 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. A vertical crease at the right edge of each panel. Some separation repaired from reverse. Some light paper remnants, and rubbing at edges. Minor soiling in subject. Please see photos for details. Good overall.