Comments - Handsome scene of the Meiji Emperor and Empress and ladies of the court visiting Itsukushima in Aki Province aboard a magnificent royal boat. The island is the home of Itsukushima Shrine, commonly known as Miyajima. The empress sits in the cabin at right, holding a fan, while her husband sits across from her at a cloth covered table with a vase of peonies. Nicely detailed with burnishing on the black lacquer canopy and metallic pigment that has oxidized to a dark tone on the fan.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight creasing and rippling. Please see photos for details.