Fifth Month: Planting Rice, 1890 - Beautiful Chikanobu design workers in the field planting rice in the fifth month of the year. At right, beauties traveling take a break under a tall pine tree to rest and watch the farm workers, one woman sitting on her trunks with a pipe in hand. At top right, a farmer plows a flooded field, while at left, women bend over, carefully placing the rice plants in the plowed paddies. At left, a man works a flood gate to provide water for the fields. A fascinating agricultural scene, with the fields spreading out into the distance. A handsome composition with wonderful detail and soft shading.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14" x 28" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Vertical folds. Small hole, slight separation at end of fold, repaired. Slight soiling and creasing, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.