Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers - Lovely image from an unusual Kunichika series titled "Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers," designed in 1881. Each print features well-known contemporary beauties, the "enchanting flowers" of the series title, involved in daily activities. The women are shown playing music, taking a dancing lesson, greeting a visitor, or strolling outdoors. These vibrantly colored, beautifully detailed woodblocks offer a charming look at Meiji era life. Although the beauties wear traditional dress, look for signs of modernization, like Western-style cloth umbrellas, modern buildings with glass windows, European-style carpets, and even a train. An intriguing series with a poem or verse at the top of each print.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. One small hole, very small tear at left edge in margin, repaired, blends well. Faint toning, slight creasing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.