Framed Torii Kiyonaga Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print

This item is a framed Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, attributed in style and signature to Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815), a master of the Edo period. The artwork depicts a 'bijin-ga' (beautiful women) scene featuring three women in a domestic interior setting. One woman is seated before a mirror box (kyodai) while tending to her toilette, while two standing figures interact behind her wearing traditional layered kimonos with intricate patterns and obi sashes. The color palette includes muted earthy tones, deep blacks, and faded reds, characteristic of aged organic pigments. The print is housed in a gold-finished faux-bamboo (chinoiserie style) metal frame with a black mat. In terms of condition, the paper shows significant signs of age, including vertical creasing (likely from previous folding), consistent foxing, and overall yellowing/browning of the paper substrate. There is visible waviness in the paper, suggesting it is not perfectly flat against the backing. The signature and inscriptions are visible in the upper right and left-middle sections. Without physical inspection of the paper grain and reverse-side ink bleed, it is difficult to determine if this is an original late 18th-century strike or a high-quality late 19th-century Meiji-era reproduction.