Comments - Attractive scene from the story "Nise Murasaki Inaka Genji" (A False Murasaki and a Country Genji), a parody of the beloved "Tale of Genji" which recounts the adventures of Mitsuuji, the Country Genji. Here, the young nobleman stands outside a room next to a shoji panel, grinning as he eavesdrops. Inside a young girl gestures towards the surprise visitor. In the center, several beauties are composing poem slips, one looking down with a dreamy expression as she rests her chin on her palm, a brush in hand. The room overlooks the water, where fishing boats can be seen with red flames rising from their fire baskets suspended over the water. Beautiful detail in the elegant fabrics and setting, which includes an alcove at upper right with a scroll and a flower arrangement.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 14" x 29 3/4" + margins as shown

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