Early Edo Woodblocks - Handsome design from a group of early Edo era woodblocks by 18th and 19th century master artists such as Hokusai, Eizan, Eisen, Toyokuni I, and others. This terrific selection of illustrations includes beauties, kabuki portraits, and scenes from everyday life, depicting traditional tales and novels, as well as the new "floating world," in wonderful detail. This is a terrific offering of classic, early designs, and a wonderful opportunity to add a work by a renowned ukiyo-e artist to any collection.

Samurai outside a Storehouse - Interesting scene of a young samurai outside a storehouse filled with straw-wrapped bales, gesturing as he speaks with an elderly man kneeling beside him. The bald-headed old man looks up at him with a pleading expression, holding his hands together before him. A yakko or low-ranking servant kneels at left, scowling angrily. At upper right, a beauty watches the men from beneath a tree.

Artist - Koryusai (1735 - 1790)

Image Size - 7" x 6 1/8" + left margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Hole at top edge, repaired. A few small holes. Slight toning, soiling, and creasing, slight rubbing near edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.