Comments - Charming kakemono or vertical diptych design of a beauty reading a letter, leaning back against a doorframe. Completely focused on the writing, she seems rather surprised at the contents, her mouth slightly agape as she looks down. She wears a beautiful rose checked kimono bordered with an orange and gray plaid featuring circular motifs of bats around a crescent moon. Her hair is piled high atop her head with many decorative maple leaf hairpins and a large comb. An attractive composition beautifully suited to the kakemono format, with beautiful color and pattern. A lovely subject.

Artist - Eisen (1790 - 1848)

Image Size - 28 7/8" x 9 1/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two panels, attached at the seams, backed with paper. Losses at right edge, a few holes and thinning spots, repaired. Toning and soiling. Please see photos for details.