Woodblock print by Utamaro (1753-1806)
"A young woman in a loose Yukata is reading a letter that is torn in two while a standing girl combs her hair".
Title: Elegant Seven Komachi-beauties (Furyu Nana-Komachi)
           The set based on the seven famous episodes in the life of the famous Heian beauty and                           poetess Ono-no-Komachi(c.825-c.900).
Size: O-ban, 25.5 cm X 38 cm
Signature: Utamaro hitsu
Printed date: c.1805
Publisher: Iseya Soemon
Condition: Good impression, some faded colors, some soiling, top corners repaied and generally in fine condition.
Note: Hayashi Tadamasa red seal  at the left bottom corner
Translation of the poem:   In this world,
                                           Where those who live, die
                                           And those who have died, multiply
                                           How much longer will I,
                                           Be around to mourn?