Mountain Village Teahouse

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Mountain Village Teahouse by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
Mountain Village Teahouse

Series; Chiyoda Inner Palace (Chiyoda no Ooku)

Chiyoda Inner Palace - First published from 1894 - 1897, Chikanobu's "Chiyoda Inner Palace" (Chiyoda no Ooku) series depicts the lives of women in Edo Castle prior to the Meiji Restoration, when it was home to the shogun and his court. Edo Castle was also known as Chiyoda Castle, and the series includes 40 triptychs. The Inner Palace area housed the shogun's wife and unmarried daughters, his male heir, and many ladies-in-waiting and servants. These lovely triptychs illustrate seasonal activities both inside and outside of the women's private quarters, and a variety of ceremonies, rituals, and pastimes. The beauties are elegantly attired as they go about their daily lives, with wonderful attention and detail given to their sumptuous kimono and obi fabrics. Many designs include deluxe printing techniques such as burnishing, embossing, and mica or metallic pigment. Chikanobu's lovely "Chiyoda Inner Palace" series beautifully captures the world of upper-class women in mid-nineteenth century Japan.

Mountain Village Teahouse - The incredible Edo Castle inner compound included a beautiful garden area designed to resemble the quiet mountainous regions of Japan, complete with a rustic teahouse. This lovely, tranquil spot was intended as a place of respite for the women of Edo Castle. Here, three palace beauties watch a cock fight while enjoying the rural pleasures of the garden, a blossoming cherry tree framing the scene. Detailed with faint embossing on the white rooster's feathers and the white kimono trim.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14" x 28 1/8"

Condition - This print with good color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. A few light creases at edges and small spots, stain. Please see photos for details.

Mountain Village Teahouse by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Mountain Village Teahouse by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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