Comments - Attractive kabuki scene of a beauty reading a poem slip by the light of a lamp partially covered with a blue floral robe. She stares at the verse unhappily, her eyes wide and mouth slightly agape. She wears a blue kimono bordered with flowers and straw trellises over a red under robe, her hair pulled back into a smooth bun adorned with a comb and clusters of tiny blue flowers. An elegant black lacquer stand behind her holds a print kimono, and a mirror rests atop a matching lacquer chest. An interesting image with a nicely detailed setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 9 3/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Stitching holes at side, repaired. Slight toning, slight paper remnant at edges, small stain. Please see photos for details.