Comments - Handsome triptych depicting Prince Genji and his guests enjoying a boat ride on a moonlit night, gently rippling water splashing along the sides of the craft. The nobleman sits in the center holding an unusual one-stringed zither called an ichigenkin. He wears a black coat patterned with chrysanthemums over a yellow kimono. The beauty at left smiles as she looks at him, a biwa or lute resting at her knee. A young samurai at far right serenades the group with flute music. A flock of geese descends for the evening, flying through the misty sky illuminated by a glowing full moon. An attractive subject with fine bokashi shading in the water and sky.
Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)
Image Size - 14" x 28 3/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight paper remnants on reverse at edges from previous folio mounting. A few small holes, repaired. Toning, slight soiling and creasing, small rubbed area near top of center panel. Please see photos for details.
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