Omi, Autumn Moon over Ishiyama, Murasaki Shikibu, No. 1

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Omi, Autumn Moon over Ishiyama, Murasaki Shikibu, No. 1 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
Omi, Autumn Moon over Ishiyama, Murasaki Shikibu, No. 1

Series; Snow, Moon, Flowers

Omi, Autumn Moon over Ishiyama, Murasaki Shikibu, No. 1 - Lovely woodblock of Lady Murasaki Shikibu, the eleventh-century author of the famous "Tale of Genji." She stands on the verandah of the Buddhist temple at Ishiyama where she began writing the story, looking out over a beautiful fall moon with geese flying above the lake. The inset above features a lovely view of Lake Biwa looking toward Mt. Hiei, with the pagoda of the temple at Ishiyama just visible. Beautifully drawn and colored, with embossing on the white kimono.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 12 3/4" x 8 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight soiling, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Omi, Autumn Moon over Ishiyama, Murasaki Shikibu, No. 1 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Omi, Autumn Moon over Ishiyama, Murasaki Shikibu, No. 1 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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