Beauties with Goldfish

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Beauties with Goldfish  by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
Beauties with Goldfish

Series; Women's Activities of the Tokugawa Era

Beauties with Goldfish - Lovely triptych of upper class beauties relaxing, amused by the goldfish swimming in a glass tank. A woman in a beautifully shaded kimono carried in a tray of refreshments while a young girl peeks over the top of the aquarium. An elaborate miniature landscape sits on a low table behind the group. Beautiful embossed detail in the white fabric of the center kimono, and burnishing in the hair and black lacquer aquarium frame.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 27 7/8" x 14"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. Some light toning at edges. A few light spots. A few small holes repaired from reverse. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Beauties with Goldfish  by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Beauties with Goldfish  by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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