Comments - Attractive scene of upper-class ladies enjoying a variety of pastimes. At left, a beauty kneels next to a low folding screen with a reed pipe called a sho resting on her lap. The woman beside her holds a poem slip. In the center, a beauty pauses during her sewing to chat with a companion over her shoulder. At right, a woman practices ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging while a wisp of smoke rises from an incense burner on a red lacquer tray. Lovely color and detail in this handsome subject, with embossing on the white kimono trim.

Artist - Shogetsu (active circa 1880 - 1890)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Faint horizontal line where backing papers meet. Vertical folds. Slight separation at ends of fold, repaired. Slight soiling and offsetting, a few spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.