ISODA KORYUSAI Edo Woodblock Print Bijin Courtesan Summer Scene Meiwa. Furyu Natsu no Dansei. (“Summer Scene: Courtesan and Young Man”). Series: Bijin-ga (“Portraits of Beautiful Women”). Artist’s Signature: (Koryusai hitsu – “Drawn by Koryusai”). Note: though often attributed to Katsukawa Shunsho, the signature here reads “Koryusai hitsu, ” indicating it may in fact be by Isoda Koryusai, Shunsho’s student and close contemporary. 1770s (Meiwa era, Edo period). Medium: Woodblock print, ink and light color on handmade washi paper. Dimensions: 8.5″ x 6.25″. Print bears the artist’s seal “Koryusai hitsu, ” confirming authorship by Isoda Koryusai , c. Koryusai was known for elegant, elongated figures and refined domestic scenes rather than theatrical subjects. The calligraphy at the top of the print likely forms a. (playful poem), commonly featured in his works of the 1770s. Comparable prints are housed in the British Museum and the Tokyo National Museum. Impressions by Koryusai that are a smaller size like this print typically range from. Retail / Gallery Value. Coloring: The pigments have largely oxidized to sepia and gray tones, with very faint remaining coloration – consistent with mid-18th century prints where vegetable dyes have faded naturally. Paper & Edges: Warm, evenly toned handmade washi with visible fiber structure. Mild softening and rounding at corners. Very small loss on both bottom edges. Foxing & Staining: Moderate foxing and age toning throughout, especially along upper and lower margins. Minor discoloration near right border. No major tears or repairs visible. Overall Assessment: Authenticity indicators are strong – original paper, wear pattern, and pigment behavior all consistent with 18th-century production. Linework remains crisp and elegant. Condition Summary: Good to fair overall. Even toning with scattered foxing and edge wear typical of late 18th-century washi. Ink lines remain clear, with minor fading of pigments. A fine and genuine example of Koryusai’s early bijin-ga work – elegant, atmospheric, and historically significant. The backing boards will be covered in a moisture wrap for further protection against liquid and will then be wrapped in bubble wrap for shock absorption. If you have questions, please ask before purchasing.