Stories of Wise Women and Faithful Wives - Handsome design from a series illustrating famous women in Japan who were known for their loyalty and wisdom. These celebrated beauties are shown in scenes from daily life, with an inset cartouche filled with text detailing their virtues. From peasants and princesses to courtesans and women warriors, these lovely portraits are beautifully detailed and colored. A terrific Kuniyoshi series that is not often seen.

Yamabuki-gozen Mending Her Husband Yoshinaka's Coat - Charming design of the beautiful Lady Yamabuki mending her husband Yoshinaka's coat. She sits atop several wooden shields laid side by side, using her teeth to cut a thread, her needle in her outstretched hand, a sewing kit resting nearby. She wears a deep blue kimono patterned with her namesake yamabuki or yellow mountain roses, her long hair flowing over her shoulders. Smoke rises from a log campfire at right. An attractive design from this rarely seen series.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 7/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Tiny hole, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few light creases, stain at edge. Please see photos for details.