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.

Mitsunaka's Dream of the Dragon Woman, No. 13 - Beautiful depiction of the nobleman Minamoto no Mitsunaka dozing on his armrest in his private quarters. The daughter of the Dragon King appears to him in a dream, floating above the floor, her pale gray kimono wrapped about her and her long hair flowing loose over her shoulder. The folding screen behind her is decorated with an ocean scene of undulating wave crashing against the rocks, providing an appropriate setting for the beauty. The inset above shows Mitsunaka looking at a sculpture of him that he had made as a protective talisman. Beautifully detailed with burnishing in the black lacquer furnishings and embossing in the woman's white kimono collar. A terrific design from the series.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Backed with old paper. Some soiling and rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.