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.

Sanada Nobuyuki's Wife Lady Osumi, No. 41 - Terrific image of Lady Osumi delivering a secret message to obtain reinforcements to defend the city of Annaka against Tokugawa forces during the famous Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. She stands calmly before two samurai at an encampment in the countryside, holding a naginata, her flowing black hair held back with a sash tied around her head. She wears a beautiful burnished black outer kimono, the sleeves pushed down to reveal a delicately embossed white kimono. The inset above shows troops at the marshes in Annaka. A wonderful illustration of this brave beauty, beautifully detailed.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Partially backed with old paper. Some light rubbing and soiling at edges as shown. Slightly toned in subject. A few light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.