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| Notes (1st edition) | Artist: Chikanobu (1838-1912) Format: O-ban (approx 37cm x26cm) This work is a bijin-ga ( print of beauty) by Chikanobu ( 1838-1912). This print is included in his famous series "Snow, Moon, Flower" printed in 1899 and represents a beauty on the front of the Asakusa Temple in Tokyo. A very beautiful print. | |
| Publisher (this edition): | Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) | Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) |
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| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Artist: Chikanobu (1838-1912) Format: O-ban (approx 37cm x26cm) Conditions: Fine colors and impression . Slightly soiling. The print is exactly as the picture . Please show the pictures! thanks Subject: This work is a bijin-ga ( print of beauty) by Chikanobu ( 1838-1912). He was a student of the great Kuniyoshi, Kunisada and Kunichika and was one of the most famous woodblock print artists of Meiji Period. Chikanobu and his family were samurai of a retainer of Tokugawa’s family. He participated at the battle of Tokyo between Shogunate’s army and Imperial army during Meiji’s restoration in 1868. This print is included in his famous series " Snow, Moon, Flower" printed in 1899 and represents a beauty on the front of the Asakusa's temple at Tokyo. A very beautiful print. |
Wednesday, 3 May 2006 Artist: Chikanobu Format: Oban tate-e : 14.5" x 9.75" approx Subject: A bijin, stooping to adjust her scarf in the doorway of a temple, watched by a porter at the end of the concourse. The hand of Rashomon extended towards her from the window above. Another superb design from this fine bijin set Setsu gekka Publisher: Ariyama Sadajiro Date: 1899 Condition: Full size with large margins. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state of preservation. Colour: Fine Impression: Superb 1st edition printing with gauffrage |