Hardworking, 1847 - 1852 - Terrific portrait from a rarely seen Hiroshige beauty series depicting virtuous women. Here, a hardworking waitress busies herself wiping a large round tray with a cloth. She smiles as she looks over her shoulder, a stack of shallow cups resting on the floor behind her next to a water basin holding floating cups. A gray plaid apron is tied over her yellow kimono patterned with circular crests, tied with a black obi that reverses to a striped design. The title cartouche at upper left is framed by branches from a "money tree," with gold coins in place of leaves. A handsome design.

Artist - Hiroshige (1826 - 1869)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few small wormholes and holes, repaired, blends well. Toning, slight soiling, faint staining at edges. Please see photos for details.