Series; Outer Chiyoda Palace (Chiyoda no on-omote)
An Archery Tournament - Several archers have gathered for a target tournament. Two men are standing, one with long bow drawn preparing to fire. A bull's eye hangs from a wooden frame at right, and blue and white striped tent walls enclose the area. Fine cloth embossing in the white pants and burnishing in the black court caps. A striking composition and a nice illustration of the archery tradition among samurai.
Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Image Size - 13 7/8" x 27 1/2" + margins as shown
Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Faint toning at edges, slight soiling, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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