Comments - Attractive portrait of a beauty reaching up to take a message tied to a branch of a blossoming cherry tree. She looks up with a slight smile, holding the edges of her robe together with her other hand. Her kimono features an intricate pattern of chrysanthemum blossoms, worn over a red under robe with a tan collar. Her hair is pulled back into a sleek bun, adorned with a comb and hairpins decorated with cherry blossoms and a tiny bird. The edge of a bench can be seen at right, with stepping stones leading through the garden beyond. An interesting subject.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Vertical folds. Thinning areas, repaired. Creasing, rubbing. Please see photos for details.