The Bun'an Era (1444 - 1449)

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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The Bun'an Era (1444 - 1449) by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Bun'an Era (1444 - 1449)

Series; Mirror of the Ages

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 Bun'an Era (1444 - 1449) - Beautiful portrait of a young woman from the Bun'an Era, smiling sweetly as she looks to the side, her sleeve pressed to her chest. She wears a white kimono with a design of blue water and waterwheels over a pink under robe scattered with cherry blossoms and tie-dyed bow shapes. Her long her is swept smoothly back from the top of her forehead, falling loosely over her shoulders. The inset above depicts a customer at a ceramic shop, while a woman balancing a tray of fish atop her head pauses to look back at them. Incredibly fine line work in the hair, with a soft blush of pink around the eyes and an embossed geometric pattern in the white kimono collar. A lovely image.

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. Slight toning and soiling, and rubbing, a few creases and stains. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

The Bun'an Era (1444 - 1449) by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
The Bun'an Era (1444 - 1449) by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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