Comments - Attractive spring scene of guests arriving for a visit. At left, a beauty carrying a blossoming plum branch walks along the stepping stones through the garden, followed by a mother and daughter. Inside the house at right, a woman pounds something in a large pestle, assisted by a young girl, with various ingredients set out on the floor nearby. A blue and white ceramic planter holds a bonsai plum tree covered with white flower and buds, while in a niche at right, a one-stringed zither leans against the wall. A charming subject with fine color and soft shading in the sky.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 5/8" + margins

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three panels, not attached at the seams and backed with thin paper. Lightly toned throughout with some slight rubbing and soiling near edges. Faint spotting in subject with one small loss along bottom left edge of center panel, repaired from reverse with backing paper. One minor vertical crease and area of ink offsetting in center panel. Please see photos for details. Good overall.