Courtesan with a Plum Tree Kimono Kakemono, 1859 - Lovely kakemono or vertical diptych of an elegantly dressed courtesan enjoying a stroll, smiling happily as she looks back over her shoulder. She wears a striking kimono shaded from blue to yellow, patterned with birds perched on the branches of a blossoming plum tree. Her outer robe is trimmed with layers of geometric print brocade in blue-green, brown, and dark blue, worn over a red under robe and tied with a boldly patterned obi. She wears tall black geta sandals and her hair styled is adorned with many decorative hairpins and combs. Beautifully colored and composed to fit the vertical format. A classic Edo era beauty subject.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 27 1/2" x 9 1/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two attached panels, backed with paper. A few small wormholes, repaired. Slight toning, slightly curled from previous rolled storage. Please see photos for details. Good overall.