Eastern Brocades, Day and Night Compared - Designed in 1886, Chikanobu's extraordinary "Eastern Brocade" series features a fantastic range of subjects, including brave warriors, eerie ghosts, timeless beauties, and famous figures from traditional tales of triumph and treachery. These beautiful images bring the history and legends of Japan to life with colorful characters and a wonderful attention to detail. Note the appealing compositions and fine printing in these Meiji era masterworks, many of which include deluxe treatments such as burnishing, embossing, or the addition of mica. These attractive designs are a nice choice to collect or display.

Sakata Kintoki, No. 11 - Wonderful image of Sakata Kintoki, also known as Kintaro, a boy who grew up in the mountains and could speak animal language, with several monkeys. Yamauba, the old mountain woman who raised him, is shown on the hillside above him, with Mt. Fuji rising in the distance. Terrific detail in the monkeys and fruit tree. A great image from this classic tale.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Some light rubbing and soiling at edges. A few small holes repaired from reverse. Please see photos for details. Good overall.