Early Edo Woodblocks - Handsome design from a group of early Edo era woodblocks by 18th and 19th century master artists such as Hokusai, Eizan, Eisen, Toyokuni I, and others. This terrific selection of illustrations includes beauties, kabuki portraits, and scenes from everyday life, depicting traditional tales and novels, as well as the new "floating world," in wonderful detail. This is a terrific offering of classic, early designs, and a wonderful opportunity to add a work by a renowned ukiyo-e artist to any collection.

Night Rain: Karakoto of the Chojiya, Kamuro Ageha and Yayoi, circa 1804 - Notation in ink on reverse appears to read "G. Takemura & Co., Yokohama."

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 14 3/4" x 9 3/4" + bottom margin as shown

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Backed with lightweight board. Wormholes, repaired with backing. Toning, soiling, creasing, slight rubbing. Please see photos for details.