The Sixth Month, a Triptych - Lovely scene of one man and a group of beauties enjoying the evening cool on platforms built out over the water. At left, the man grabs the wrist of a beauty holding out her sake cup for a refill, perhaps concerned that she has hand enough. In the center a woman plays the shamisen, looking up at her companions at left. A waitress wearing a red apron kneels next to the musician, having just delivered a large tray holding a platter of fish and bowls of food. The sky begins to darken as night falls above the gently rippling current. Beautifully drawn with elegant, flowing line work and soft color. A terrific illustration of daily life in old Edo, rarely seen in reprint.

Artist - Toyohiro (1773 - 1828) and Toyokuni I (1769 - 1825)

Image Size - 14 5/8" x 28 7/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight paper remnants on reverse at top corners of each panel from previous folio mounting. Two creases across top left corner of right panel, a few ripples neat top edge, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.