Comments - Attractive hashira-e or pillar print of a kabuki couple. The courtesan grins eagerly as she looks down, wearing a light blue kimono with a netted pattern and scattered blossoms. Her hair is arranged with in a smooth bun adorned with tortoiseshell combs and hairpins decorated with flowers. Her companion looks up with a worried frown, his arms folded across his chest and tucked into the sleeves of his dotted kimono. Nice expressive figures.

Artist - Sadafusa (active 1825 - 1850)

Image Size - 23 3/8" x 4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two attached panels. Horizontal centerfold. A few small losses and wormholes, repaired. Wrinkling throughout, rubbing, slight toning, soiling, staining. Please see photos for details.