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.

Comments - Wonderful reprint of this Sharaku masterwork. A fantastic design of Matsumoto Yonesaburo as the beauty Shinobu in the drama "Katakiuchi Noriai Banashi." She and her sister have sworn to avenge the murder of their father. She looks over her shoulder with a slight smile, a slender pipe in her hand. The black obi is beautifully detailed with a delicate burnished pattern of cranes with outstretched wings and clouds against a geometric design, forming a striking contrast with the softly colored tie-dyed kimono. A lovely subject with a shimmering silver mica background.

Artist - Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

Image Size - 15 1/8" x 10 1/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.