Comments - Terrific image of the nobleman and poet Ariwara no Narihira traveling east from Kyoto. In the center, he rides a dappled horse, shading his eyes with his sleeve as he pauses to look back. At left, a pair of palace guards stops for a cup of sake at a roadside stand, the beauty smiling as she serves them, a young boy grinning happily as he peers around his mother's back. Golden yellow clouds separate the figures from a majestic view of Mt. Fuji. A beautiful design with wonderful detail. The first time we've seen this Kunisada triptych.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 29 1/2"

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight thinning at edges, repaired. Slight creasing, fold at edge. Please see photos for details.