Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, titled Poem by Fujiwara Toshiyuki Ason: Akoya, from the series Ogura Imitations of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets. The scene depicts the courtesan Akoya seated in richly patterned robes, turning toward her attendant, who is shown playing a koto at left. The composition references a poem by Fujiwara no Toshiyuki Ason and features calligraphic poem panels above, publisher and series marks, and Hiroshige’s signature at lower right. Presented matted in a black frame, with visible age toning, fading, scattered spotting, and wear consistent with antique paper. A fine decorative example of Japanese ukiyo-e printmaking, appealing to collectors of Hiroshige, Edo-period woodblock prints, and classical literary subjects. Approx. frame size (in): 20.5 x 15.25 x 0.5, Approx. painting size (in): 13.25 x 9.

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