This original ukiyo-e woodblock triptych was created by the Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786–1865). Kunisada specialized in the ukiyo-e genre, which celebrated the vibrant pleasures of urban life, depicting subjects such as courtesans, kabuki actors, landscapes, and folklore. We’ve archivally presented this piece as a float mount in an ebonized walnut profile from Larson Juhl, Crescent Brands mat, and TruVue 99% UV filtering and anti-reflective “Museum” glass.

“Peas … wilt thou go with me?” implores this Victorian era calling card. Found in our customer’s old home during a recent remodel, this small bit of ephemera is quite an exciting relic! We’ve archivally encapsulated and displayed the 19th century invitation in a double sided presentation using a petit rustic black wood profile from Roma Moulding, Crescent matting and TruVue 99% UV filtering acrylic glazing.