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.
Festival at the Five Hundred Rakan Temple - Charming woodblock of a young mother nursing her baby under a mosquito net, with fine delicate detail in the netting. A lovely image of a tender moment between mother and child. The inset above features a view of the Temple of the Five Hundred Rakan.
Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 14 3/4" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning, slight rippling at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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