Owari, Moon over Mt. Miyaji, Prime Minister Moronaga and the Water Goddess, No. 19 - Beautiful design of the exiled prime minister Fujiwara Moronaga playing the lute at Mt. Miyaji. A lovely water goddess appeared to him one night as he was playing under the moonlight, pausing to enjoy his sad songs. He sits on a log under a maple tree, leaves fluttering down through the air as he looks up at the mysterious figure draped in a sheer white robe. The inset at top left features the soft silhouette of a dancer in a mask and shaggy wig. A wonderful Chikanobu design.
Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Image Size - 8 1/2" x 12 3/4" + margins as shown
Condition - With excellent color and detail. Backed with old paper. Slightly curled. Some rubbing and soiling at edges. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.