Series; Flowers and Birds, Wind and Moon
Birds, 1847 - 1852 - Lovely triptych of three elegant beauties enjoying a sea breeze from a verandah overlooking the shore. At left, a young woman kneels at the railing, gesturing towards a cuckoo flying through the sky. Her companion in the center smiles as she watches the bird, one hand resting on a wooden post. The beauty at right kneels at a low lacquer table spread with a book and writing equipment, a brush in hand. Lanterns decorated with colorful beads and tassels frame the scene. A beautiful image of upper-class women at leisure, nicely detailed.
Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 13 3/4" x 29 3/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent detail. Three separate panels. Two vertical folds. Paper remnants on reverses from previous backing. Slight thinning and a couple small losses at edges, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, creasing, and rubbing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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