Comments - Charming summer scene of beauties and young girls hunting fireflies along the shore of a large garden pond. In the center a young girls hops on one foot as she tries to swat one of the glowing insects with her fan. The beauty standing beside her has a fan with an actor's portrait on it tied to the end of a bamboo pole. At right, a kneeling woman gestures for her companion to open the insect cage as she has trapped a firefly beneath her fan. On the bank behind them at right, a group of young boys has gathered to light fireworks, watching as they explode in the night sky. A terrific depiction of favorite summertime activities. We've never come across this subject before.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 28 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Slight toning, soiling, and curling, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.