Comments - Lovely scene of visitors at a garden enjoying the plum blossoms in early spring. At right, a nobleman sits on a cushion, one arm resting against a railing and the other holding a long pipe. He smiles at the beauty in the center, who carries a flowering branch wrapped in paper. Pedestrians stroll about the grounds and relax on benches as they enjoy a cup of tea or smoke a pipe. A waitress in a striped kimono at right carries a tray with cups, another woman working in the tea stand behind her. Lovely color and detail in this attractive subject, which includes light embossing in the white kimono trim.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 28" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small loss in margin, a few holes, small tear at edge, repaired. Slight soiling, slight rubbing near edges, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.