Comments - Handsome kabuki scene of the courtesan Oshu and the daimyo Tomoenojo in private quarters. Tomoenojo became infatuated with the courtesan because of her resemblance to his dead sweetheart, Hotogisu. Oshu was actually Hotogisu's sister, a fact revealed to Tomoenojo by Hotogisu's ghost. Here, the beauty smiles back at her visitor over her shoulder, her kimono patterned with autumn grasses and blossoms trailing on the floor behind her. He looks up from the long letter he is reading with a frown, his brows furrowed. A folding screen with shoji windows above panels decorated with falling maple leaves and a stream fills the background. An attractive design, nicely detailed.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 19 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two separate panels. Horizontal centerfold. Small thinning spot, a couple wormholes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details.