Publisher - Adachi from a rare series of Edo masterwork designs. Adachi publisher seal in margin or on reverse.

Adachi was one of the most respected publishers of the 20th century. Their woodblocks were printed to the highest standards with excellent color and fine detail. Founded in 1925, Adachi also chose interesting and varied subjects for their prints and was the only publisher of many famous old ukiyo-e images.

Comments - This print depicts two rabbits surrounded by rushes and looking up at the full moon. One of the twelve animals of the zodiac, the rabbit is associated with longevity. A beautiful print with a simple color scheme. The poem below the moon translates:

"The night is tender
on a bed of grasses.
Would the hare’s wife
sleep
wet in night dew?"

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 15" x 5 1/8"

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.