A Moonlit Evening in the Saruwaka Theater District, 1864

by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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A Moonlit Evening in the Saruwaka Theater District, 1864 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Original Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
A Moonlit Evening in the Saruwaka Theater District, 1864

Comments - Handsome triptych showing Prince Genji and several beauties strolling through the Saruwaka theater district on a moonlit night. He stands in the center of the street holding a fan, smiling as he chats with the beauty at left. She smiles back at him, shyly raising her kimono sleeve to her chin. She wears a lovely kimono shaded from deep purple to soft green and patterned with plum blossoms. Pedestrians crowd the street lined with kabuki theaters and shops, and a young girl at right carries a large paper lantern. A full moon glows overhead in the evening sky. An attractive scene with wonderful architectural detail in the setting.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 1/2"

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few spots and creases, very slight rubbing. Please see photos for details.

A Moonlit Evening in the Saruwaka Theater District, 1864 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)
A Moonlit Evening in the Saruwaka Theater District, 1864 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)