HARUNOBU Poem by Ono no Komachi

HARUNOBU (1724-70)
Girl By Bank of Stream
Poem by Ono no Komachi
Signed: Harunobu
c 1768-9

“When I am lonely, my body – like a floating reed cut down at the root – enticed by any current would drift along, I think”

Chuban. Good impression, fading. Generally very good condition. Unidentified collectors seal.