First Edition Printing - These prints come from the first edition printing of this series - notable for the three color cartouche in the upper right corner of each design. Later editions had only one or two colors. First edition prints, especially those in fine condition, are highly sought after by collectors. Check out our amazing selection!

Yoshitoshi's Thirty-two Aspects of Women - Yoshitoshi's finest series of bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women, Thirty-two Aspects of Women features illustrations of beauties in a lighthearted reference to the thirty-two notable features of Buddha. The women depicted come from all social classes, representing beauties from the late 18th century through Yoshitoshi's own time. Each design captures a woman in a scene from daily life, realistically and sensitively portrayed as individuals rather than idealized figures.

Delighted: the appearance of a geisha today, during the Meiji era, No. 31 - Lovely image of a young geisha at a firefly party, with insect lighting up the night sky overhead. She has just knocked a firefly down with her fan, and quickly grips the fan between her teeth to leave her hands free to capture the insect. She wears a light, open-weave silk kimono, perfect for the summer months, the sheer fabric revealing the outline of her arm beneath the cloth. A few strands of hair blow gently across her face in the evening breeze. Nice embossed detail on the ribs of the fan. A beautiful, classic ukiyo-e image.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Separation and slight thinning along horizontal centerfold, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a couple light creases at edge. Please see photos for details.