Spring, 1853 - Charming depiction of Prince Genji and his companions on a spring evening. He stands at left smiling happily, holding his sleeve to his chest. He wears a lavender coat trimmed with a print over a matching kimono tucked into pleated hakama pants. In the center, a young princess sits on a cushion, holding a roll of paper and a brush as she prepares to paint. The woman beside her mixes ink on a stone slab, while the beauty at right displays a small branch adorned with a bird and golden ornaments. The rooms look onto a garden surrounded a lake, the night sky framed by a blossoming plum tree. A lovely design, beautifully detailed with a subtle burnished check pattern in the lavender area of Genji's coat, embossing in the white kimono trim, and fine bokashi shading in the water and sky. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 28 1/2" x 13 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. A few light creases. A few small holes repaired from reverse. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.