Comments - Fascinating illustration of a concert of European music. At right, a woman in a bustled gown plays an ornately decorated piano which features two brackets with lighted candles to illuminate the sheet music. In the center, men and women play a double bass, a cello, violins, and a flute. A chorus of men and women at left hold music sheets in their hands. The room is decorated with a floral patterned carpet, fringed purple draperies, and ornate gas chandeliers, with a balcony overlooking a blossoming cherry tree and a full moon in the night sky. An incredible scene with wonderful detail in the elegant, Western-style clothing and setting, including burnishing in the black suits and touches of metallic pigment in some of the dresses, which has oxidized to a darker tone. A terrific look at Western influences in Japan during the Meiji era.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 26 7/8"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, not attached at the seams, backed with paper. Losses at edges, repaired, blends well. Slight soiling, slight rubbing near edges, faint red offsetting. Please see photos for details. Good overall.