Twenty-four Favorites of New Civilization - Handsome design from a rarely-seen Kunichika series pairing kabuki portraits with small scenes extolling modern inventions or modernized activities from the Meiji era, the "New Civilization" of the title. These examples include rickshaws, streetlights, and horse-drawn carriages. The figures are beautifully drawn and detailed with lively color, set off by a deep red background framed by a yellow border. An interesting and unusual series.

Special detail - Beautiful burnished lozenge pattern on the black kimono.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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, a few creases and marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.