Beauties in an Iris Garden

by Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

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Beauties in an Iris Garden by Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

Original Toshikata (1866 - 1908) Japanese Woodblock Print
Beauties in an Iris Garden

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 - Lovely triptych depicting beauties enjoying a stroll through an iris garden, the path flanked by purple, blue, and white blossoms and slender green leaves. In the center, a girl in a purple kimono gestures at a large bloom, looking over her shoulder at her companions. The woman at right steps forward to look at the flower, smiling with her hand extended. A bridge covered with an arbor leads to a small island with a teahouse, where an elderly man and a woman relax on a cloth covered bench beneath hanging paper lanterns. An attractive design, beautifully detailed with burnishing in the two beauties' hair and a subtle burnished pattern on the black obi. A wonderful choice for display.

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 in center panel, will be shipped folded. Slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Beauties in an Iris Garden by Toshikata (1866 - 1908)
Beauties in an Iris Garden by Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

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