Comments - Lovely Chikanobu design of an elegant courtesan and her two small attendants in a boat off Awaji Island's Muronotsu Beach. One of the girls holds a rust colored umbrella over her, trimmed with a veil and tassels, and she holds a hand drum on her knee. A pleasure boat can be seen on the water, with a full moon over head. The inset shows Minamoto no (Akugenta) Yoshihira at Nunobiki Waterfall, with streaks of lightning flashing around him. Captured by the Taira, he was executed at the waterfall and his body sprang into the air and became a raging thunder god, striking down his executioner with a bolt of lightning. Lovely detail in this attractive print.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13" x 9" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. A few holes, repaired. Creasing, rubbing, slight toning and soiling. Please see photos for details.