Beauties Playing Ball - Lovely scene of two young women playing with colorful balls on the verandah of a home. The beauty in the center kneels as she bounces a ball, the other women watching her with amusement. A flowering plum tree and pink and red peony blossoms frame the view at right. Wonderful detail in the beautiful kimono fabrics, with embossing on the white collars, soft bokashi shading in the sky, and fine burnishing in the hair. A charming Chikanobu triptych showing the pastimes of upper-class women.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 1/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small loss at top corner, repaired. Slight soiling, a few small stains at upper left. Please see photos for details. Good overall.