Sweet Pea, 1889 - Interesting portrait of a young beauty who seems rather distraught, looking down with a concerned expression as she anxiously bites the sleeve of her kimono. The oversize leaves and blossoms of a sweet pea vine fill the softly shaded green background behind her. At upper left, an inset shows a robber attacking a man on a rainy night near a notice board, slicing his hat in two and sending his victim tumbling backwards, the scene overlapping a red text panel. An attractive design in an unusual format. A rarely seen beauty series by Shogetsu.

Artist - Shogetsu (active circa 1880 - 1890)

Image Size - 12 3/4" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few small tears at edge, repaired. Slight soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details.