Comments - Lively scene of courtesans writing poem slips for the annual Tanabata Festival. The slips will be tied to bamboo stalks for display, like those framing the red sky overhead. At bottom right, a courtesan in a lobster patterned kimono smiles as she holds a brush. Her seated companion at bottom center holds a stack of colorful tanzaku poem slips, looking down as she thinks of a verse. At left, a young girl clutches the end of a banner with red writing on it, a small red fruit caught between her teeth, while the beauty behind her smokes an ornate pipe. Wonderful color and detail in the elegant kimono and obi. A charming depiction of this traditional holiday. Includes delicate cloth embossing in the white banners.

Artist - Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

Image Size - 28 1/4" x 13 3/4"

Condition - This triptych with three separate panels. Backed with old paper. A couple minor creases. A few light spots. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.