Design
A mitate (analogue) of Prince Genji and a female companion, depicted as a young couple in Meiji-period dress on a balcony overlooking a western settlement;; circa 1870s; Signature Yoshitaki ga; published by Wataki (Wataya Kihei, 綿屋喜兵衞); an intriguing portrayal featuring elements of early Meiji style, allusions to the classic Genji tale, and the encroachment of Western power.