Stories of Famous Japanese Women - In 1893, Chikanobu began work on a series of diptychs depicting scenes from the lives of famous Japanese women. His "Stories of Famous Japanese Women" included women from various time periods as well as mythological heroines, highlighting their dramatic deeds or personal virtues. These intriguing subjects are beautifully drawn with Chikanobu's characteristic fine line work, and lovely soft shading. A rare and wonderful series and a great choice for a collector.

Geisha Takematsu and Katsura Kogoro - Interesting scene of two beauties in an upstairs room as a samurai climbs the stairs at right, frowning unhappily. The young beauty kneeling just inside the doorway smiles, holding a wooden board upright in her hand. She wears a lovely lilac colored kimono patterned with blossoms, her hair arranged with many floral ornaments. At left, the other geisha peers cautiously out the door behind her, shielding the light from the lamp with her sleeve. Beautifully detailed with embossing in her striped kimono and the white kimono trim. An intriguing and rarely seen Chikanobu subject.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 18 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two attached panels, backed with paper. Slight soiling, a few spots, small rub Please see photos for details. Good overall.