Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock print Spring Games
Comments - Charming illustration of girls playing in early springtime, the plum tree next to the house covered with pink and red blossoms and buds. At left, three girls play a game of battledore, the feathered shuttlecock hovering in the air above. Two more children bounce a ball on the verandah at right, while another watches, a puppy wearing a ruffled red collar perched on her shoulder. Beautiful detail and patterning in the colorful kimono, with burnishing in the black robe at right. An attractive and lighthearted image.
Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Image Size - 27 5/8" x 13 1/2" + margins as shown Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. Backed with old paper. Faint soiling in subject. Slightly curled. Please see photos for details. Nice overall. |
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A Fine Japanese Ukiyoe Woodblock Triptych by Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912)
Chikanobu was one of the most successful of the late Ukiyoe artists and in his later years did many prints of children and beautiful women. This design shows a woman with two childran playing shuttlecock and battledore and three children on the verandah playing ball. It is dated 20th year of Meiji (1887) and is in fine condition with no damage and repairs. Size is 14 1/4 x 28 ins. (36.3 x 71.4 cms) when assembled.
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