Comments - Beautiful kakemono or vertical diptych of a courtesan climbing the stairs, pausing to look back over her shoulder. Her outer geometric patterned kimono is loosely wrapped about her, and she clutches a roll of tissues. Her pink under robe features a delicate embossed floral pattern, trimmed with a bold cherry blossom print collar that matches the collar of her outer robe. Her hair is pulled back into a sleek bun adorned with many decorative hairpins and a tie-dyed ribbon. The figure is drawn with graceful flowing lines, and the composition beautifully suits the vertical format. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection. A lovely beauty subject.

Artist - Eizan (1787 - 1867)

Image Size - 25 3/4" x 8 1/2" + left margin as shown

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Two attached panels. Horizontal folds. Small loss at edge, small loss in subject, a few holes, repaired. Creasing, slight toning and soiling. Please see photos for details.