Mirror of the Ages - Published in 1897, Chikanobu's beautiful series "Mirror of the Ages" celebrates the beauty and fashions of women of the past. Each print in this delightful series features a single portrait of a young beauty, always carefully and stylishly made up, wearing the traditional contemporary fashion of her time. In the rectangular inset above the figure, Chikanobu has drawn a scene from the same time period suggesting a place where one might see this young beauty. This wonderful series was printed to the highest quality with fine line work and soft shading, and often with additional embellishments, such as delicate embossing or burnishing. A lovely series and collector's favorite.

The Meiji Era (1868 - 1912) - Lovely portrait of a beauty from the Meiji Era, her hair combed back sleekly to fall straight down her back. Her lips are a rosy pink and her ear is delicately shaded with pale pink. She wears a soft lavender kimono patterned with silvery gray leaves and blossoms, the white collar lightly embossed with a geometric pattern. The inset above shows the Nijubashi Bridge leading to the Imperial Palace in the background. A wonderful Chikanobu beauty design, beautifully detailed with fine line work.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 12 7/8" x 8 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. A few pinholes in top corners. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases at corners, a few surface marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.