Comments - Handsome triptych depicting three beauties practicing music and dance. At left, a seated woman plays the shamisen while her companion in the center dances, striking a pose with her folding fan in one hand. At right, a woman looks up from a sheet with writing on it, smiling at the dancer. Diagonal bands of pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, the "Three Friends of Winter," run across the background, adding graphic interest. The concept of the three friends originated in China, as pine, bamboo, and plum do not wither during the cold winter weather. Pine symbolizes longevity, bamboo flexibility, and plum pure spirit. The red title cartouches in the upper corners are also bordered with pine, bamboo, and plum. An attractive design with an interesting theme.

Artist - Edo era artist (not read)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 28 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few wormholes, repaired. Creasing, slight toning and soiling, a few spots, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.