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.

Lady Ise Watching Flying Geese - Beautiful image of the Heian era poet Lady Ise watching as a flock of geese passes high overhead. She looks up over her shoulder, a fan in her hand and an attendant kneeling at her side. She wears a red and white diamond print outer robe edges with layer of brocade over red hakama pants, the legs trailing beneath her feet. Plum branches dotted with blossoms and buds frame the early spring scene. A beautiful classic design, rare to find in reprint.

Artist - Kiyonaga (1752 - 1815)

Image Size - 15" x 10" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint crease at lower left edge. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.