Publisher - Adachi from a rare series of Edo masterwork designs. Adachi publisher seal in margin or on reverse.

Adachi was one of the most respected publishers of the 20th century. Their woodblocks were printed to the highest standards with excellent color and fine detail. Founded in 1925, Adachi also chose interesting and varied subjects for their prints and was the only publisher of many famous old ukiyo-e images.

Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of a courtesan standing on an embankment, a slender pipe in her hand. She wears a blue and white striped kimono over a red under robe, her red print obi tied in a large bow. At left, a dock extends over the water and a tree frames the scene overhead. Nicely detailed.

Artist - Shuncho (active 1780 - 1795

Image Size - 11 1/4" x 5 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A couple light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.