Comments - Lovely portrait of a beauty under a heavy quilt in winter, looking to the side as she pulls the blanket around her. She wears a light red kimono with a black collar over a red under robe patterned with leaves and trimmed with a pale blue floral print. The dark blue quilt features a striking design of peony blossoms and scrolls. Her hair is simply styled with two hairpins and a single red ribbon. Beautiful fine line work in the hair and eyelashes. A charming image.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Eisen (1790 - 1848)

Image Size - 15 1/4" x 9 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.