Egawa Tarozaemon Playing the Koto, 1887 - Handsome scene portraying Egawa Tarozaemon, a military advisor and progressive thinker who encouraged the Tokugawa Shogunate to modernize Japan's defenses prior to the arrival of Commodore Perry. Egawa is shown playing the koto for Tokugawa Nariaki, the Lord of Mito, who kneels on a cushion as he listens. Several beauties look on from behind a screen as right, peering through a fine reed blind insert. Beautifully drawn with fine detail.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 12 3/4" x 8 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Horizontal and vertical folds. A few small holes, thinning spot at edge, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases and stains. Please see photos for details.