Series; Eastern Brocades, Day and Night Compared
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
Courtesan Jigoku, No. 43 - An incredible original print by Yoshitoshi depicting the former courtesan Jigoku-dayu strolling at New Year's. She was converted to a religious life by Priest Ikkyu. He was most well known for holding a staff with a skull attached to remind New Year's Day revelers of the inevitability of death. Her kimono and those of her attendants are decorated with images of hell, including Emma, god of the underworld, and demons surrounded by flames. In the top image, the Priest Ikkyu is shown vomiting fish into the water after drinking too much wine. Wonderful embossed detail in the white kimono trim and the fly whisk.
Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Image Size - 13" x 9" + margins
Condition - With excellent color and detail. Lightly toned throughout with faint staining along top and bottom edges. Minor spotting in subject with slight creasing and fraying along edges. A few very small holes in subject, repaired from reverse. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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