Publisher - Adachi from a rare series of Edo masterwork designs. Adachi publisher seal in margin or on reverse.

Adachi was one of the most respected publishers of the 20th century. Their woodblocks were printed to the highest standards with excellent color and fine detail. Founded in 1925, Adachi also chose interesting and varied subjects for their prints and was the only publisher of many famous old ukiyo-e images.

Oseyo of the Hiranoya - Lovely portrait of the young beauty Oseyo of the Hiranoya Teahouse. She wears an informal blue kimono tie-dyed with a seashell pattern, pulling the collar closer about her. Her hair is piled high on her head with simple wooden hairpins adorned with tiny red bows. She smiles slightly, showing tiny white teeth. A charming design enhanced by a shimmering white mica background. A beautiful subject rarely seen in reprint.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 15" x 10" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Small mark. Please see photos for details. Good overall.