Comments - Charming scene of beauties and a young girl playing music. The woman at lower left holds a hand drum to her shoulder, while the child taps out a rhythm on a drum on the floor. The girl's robe is patterned with the takaramono or precious things, auspicious objects that include a hat that makes the wearer invisible, and a straw raincoat that allows the wearer to fly. The beauty at left leans over with a smile, a flute in her hand. The seated beauty's kimono features embossed leaves on the sleeves. An attractive original Utamaro design.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 15" x 9"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Toning, creasing, and soiling, a few spots. Slight cloth remnants at top and bottom edge from previous mounting. Please see photos for details. Good overall.