Purple of Edo, 1860

by Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

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Purple of Edo, 1860 by Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

Original Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Japanese Woodblock Print
Purple of Edo, 1860

Comments - Handsome scene of Prince Genji and beauties enjoying an outing to view the cherry blossoms in spring. He stands on a stepping stone along the edge of a lake, smiling happily, an ornate pipe in hand. He wears a patterned coat trimmed with a pleated black collar over a gray kimono. A beauty kneels beside him holding a fine black lacquer tobacco set at right, while a young girl serves as his sword bearer at left. An elegantly dressed beauty sits on a verandah at right, smiling shyly with her sleeve held to her chin. A flowering cherry branch frames the scene. A lovely design.

Artist - Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 29 5/8"

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Three separate panels. Please see photos for details.

Purple of Edo, 1860 by Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)
Purple of Edo, 1860 by Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)