Beauty Reading a Letter by Lantern Light, 1855 - Handsome design of a beauty stepping out on a porch to read a letter by the light of a lantern hanging overhead. Biting a cloth, she eagerly examines the message, holding the paper between her hands, her robes loosely wrapped about her. Inside the doorway, a young kamuro or child apprentice watches, sticking out her tongue. Nice architectural detail in the setting and fine handling of the shaft of light streaming across the night scene.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 14" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Losses as shown. Slight soiling and rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details.