| Artist | Toshikata MIZUNO (1866-1908) |
| Title | "Blue Umbrellas" (given name) |
| Date | 1893 |
| Series | "Thirty-six Examples of Beauties" ("Sanju-roku Kasen") |
| Publisher | Akiyama Buemon |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 8 5/8 x 12 3/4 with full margins |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to umbrellas and background; "gauffrage" to collars, pink cherry trees, and title cartouche; burnishing to black obi and hair; and highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Very Good. Strong colors. (Transfer stains to one umbrella, light wear.) Retains original album backing. |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Colorful and skillfully printed "bijin-ga" image. Consistently the most sought-after image of the series. |
| Item # | BG-48 |
| Price | $175 (Sold/GM) |