A Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction
Osaka Prints - Produced in the Kansai region, including
Distinctly different artistic styles also emerged in Edo and
Much like the style of the prints, the demand for ukiyo-e in the cities of
Special detail - Metallic pigment that has oxidized to a dark tone on the blade of the sword. Great image of the robber Hakamadare sneaking up on Hirai Yasumasa as he plays the flute while strolling home through the lonely moor one night. The curling red poem slip at upper right read "Matches for the Four Seasons" while the purple and white slip reads "Autumn."
Artist - Yoshitaki (1841 - 1899)
Image Size - 9 3/4" x 14" + right margin
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two attached panels, backed with paper. Vertical folds. Small loss, a few small wormholes, repaired. Please see photos for details.
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