Woodblock print by Kunisada (1786-1864)
Title: Contemporary Manners and the Passing of Time. (Hoshi no Shimo Tosei Fuzoku)
"Beauty burning mosquitoes".
Size: O-ban, 23 cm X 35.9 cm
Signature: Gototei Kunisada ga
Printed date: c.1818-20
Publisher: Kinjudo (Iseya Rihei)
"Young woman beneath a mosquito net disposes of the insects by burning them with a twisted
paper taper; two spare tapers are on her open fan.  Another fan, bearing a likeness of Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V11 as Sukeroku, lies on the floor.  Her night Kimono is decorated with butterflies, contrast to the annoying mosquitoes.
Condition: Good impression and colors are very little faded, some trimming and a little soiled at the right bottom area otherwise in good condition.