A Collection of Desires - Yoshitoshi's "A Collection of Desires" series features charming scenes of beauties going about their daily routines. Each design illustrates a desire or wish, emphasizing the mood or emotion of each woman at that particular moment. The figures are beautifully drawn with fine line work in the expressive faces and hairstyles, and careful attention to the clothing and settings. These attractive subjects are much rarer than Yoshitoshi's "Thirty-two Aspects of Women" prints from a decade later. Hardly ever seen on the market, these handsome first edition designs are a nice complement to Yoshitoshi's more well known bijin series.

I Want It to Snow More - Attractive scene of a beauty looking out the window, watching as heavy snowflakes fall through the night sky. She pulls a heavy robe closer over her shoulders, tugging at the black fur collar with both hands. She wears a red tie-dyed under robe with a pale blue collar and lining. Her hair is pulled back into a smooth knot adorned with a few simple combs and a hairpin, with a few tendrils framing her face. A handsome composition with rich color and burnishing in the black collar.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 9 1/2" x 14 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Some rubbing and soiling in subject. A few small holes and losses repaired from reverse. A few light spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.