A Collection of Desires - Yoshitoshi's "A Collection of Desires" series features charming scenes of beauties going about their daily routines. Each design illustrates a desire or wish, emphasizing the mood or emotion of each woman at that particular moment. The figures are beautifully drawn with fine line work in the expressive faces and hairstyles, and careful attention to the clothing and settings. These attractive subjects are much rarer than Yoshitoshi's "Thirty-two Aspects of Women" prints from a decade later. Hardly ever seen on the market, these handsome first edition designs are a nice complement to Yoshitoshi's more well known bijin series.

I Want to Be Served, 1878 - Charming scene of a beauty wanting to be served another drink. She cradles the neck of a shamisen in the crook of her arm, a small cup in her hand as she looks coyly over her shoulder. At left, a small basket hung on a rustic wooden support holds a single red and white blossom. Beautiful fine detail in the hair and deep rich color.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9 3/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few wormholes, repaired. Please see photos for details. Good overall.