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| Publisher (this edition): | Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) | Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) | Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) |
| Date of this item: | 1902 | 1902 | 1902 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Thursday, 27 April 2006 ARTIST: Chikanobu (1838-1912) SERIES: Edo Brocades TITLE OR SUBJECT: BIJIN (beauties) SIGNATURE AND SEAL: Signature and seal DATE OR CIRCA: 1903 PAPER SIZE: 10 x 14 1/2 inches IMPRESSION/COLOR/CONDITION: Good/Good/Good CONDITION DETAILS: Good state |
Tuesday, 25 January 2005 |
Toyohara Chikabonu (1838-1912), a disciple of Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), is, together with his contemporary Yoshitoshi Taiso (1839-1892), one of the leading artists of the Meiji period. His favorite subjects were legends and histories from Japan's historical and mythological past, as well as genre scenes with women and children, in which he excelled. Like Yoshitoshi, many of his prints concentrate on the history and traditional values of old Japan, and can be seen as a defense of Japanese traditional values and customs in an era when Japan was thriving to adopt Western technology and civilization. This print belongs to a spectacular de luxe series, Edo Nishiki – Color Images of Edo, and shows three ladies celebrating the first day of the New Year. Series: Edo Nishiki – Colour Images of Edo Title: Gantan Date: 1902 Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi Format/Size:Signature: Yoshu Chikanobu with Yoshu seal (see image). Condition: Excellent de luxe impression, with extensive blind printing and lacquer printing. Excellent colors. Very good condition, with a faint vertical center fold. Slightly dirty in margins. |