The Honorable Tokiwa in the Snow, 1884

by Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

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The Honorable Tokiwa in the Snow, 1884 by Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

Original Toshikata (1866 - 1908) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Honorable Tokiwa in the Snow, 1884

A London Collection - This item is from an exceptional group of triptychs recently purchased from a London estate. The collection includes a significant number of rare designs – many that we have never sold or seen offered. The overall condition of the prints is outstanding with clean, bright subjects. There is almost no wear, soiling, or storage offsetting. Look for rare designs by Yoshitoshi, Chikanobu, Gekko and others. Shop the auctions marked “A London Collection” for an opportunity to add some especially rare triptychs to your collection.

Comments - Handsome illustration of the beautiful Tokiwa Gozen and her three sons escaping through the snow after her husband, Minamoto no Yoshitomo, was murdered by the Taira. She stands in the center, her infant son cradle to her chest beneath her kimono, holding the edge of her hat with one hand as she waits for her middle son to catch up. At left, her oldest son blows on his hand to warm it, pausing beneath a snow-covered pine tree. Snow falls heavily against the wintry blue-gray sky, and covers the tops of their feet, their legs wrapped in straw matting against the cold. A beautiful winter landscape setting with a pond at right and fields stretching across the plain towards the mountains in the distance, and farmhouses at far left. A lovely design with burnishing in the black lacquer hat and fine bokashi shading.

Artist - Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Vertical center fold from album storage, will be shipped folded. Slight separation at ends of fold, repaired. Slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

The Honorable Tokiwa in the Snow, 1884 by Toshikata (1866 - 1908)
The Honorable Tokiwa in the Snow, 1884 by Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

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