Music on a Spring Night, 1869

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Music on a Spring Night, 1869 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Music on a Spring Night, 1869

Comments - Handsome scene of Prince Genji enjoying an evening of music. He kneels on a cushion at right, smiling happily as he rests one hand atop a shakuhachi flute. He grins at the beauty at left, who plays a biwa or Japanese lute. The room opens onto a view of cherry blossoms framing the night sky. A lovely design, beautifully color and detailed, with embossing on the white kimono trim and the white stand at upper left that holds a pile of scrolls.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 18 3/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two attached panels, backed with somewhat stiff paper. Vertical centerfold. Please see photos for details.

Music on a Spring Night, 1869 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Music on a Spring Night, 1869 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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