Hakone Station - Attractive design from an untitled series of beauties along the Tokaido Road. Here, a beauty reaches out from under the mosquito netting to put out a lamp before retiring for the evening. She wears an informal blue cotton kimono over a red under robe, a crumpled tissue in her other hand. A black lacquer tray on the floor nearby holds two cups, alongside a tobacco set and a pipe case and tobacco pouch. A nicely detailed subject.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Eisen (1790 - 1848)

Image Size - 14" x 8 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight thinning on reverse at top corners from previous mounting, repaired. Please see photos for details. Good overall.