Comments - Attractive scene of beauties in a pleasure boat in an unusual parody of the famous naval Battle of Dan-no-ura. The women are enjoying refreshments in the cool evening air, the beauty at right pouring a cup of sake for her companion. She wears a tie-dyed blue and white kimono with a large butterfly design. The beauty at left uses a knife to pare a fruit, the peel curling down over her lap. A reed blind is rolled up overhead, and the large wooden pilings of a bridge are visible in the background. A charming subject, also in the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 29 3/4"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, not attached at the seams. Horizontal center fold in each panel. Loss at top left corner of center panel, thinning at upper left corner of left panel and upper right corner of right panel, a few small holes, repaired, blends well. Creasing, soiling, and rubbing. Please see photos for details.