Poems after Snow at the Imperial Palace, 1886

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Poems after Snow at the Imperial Palace, 1886 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
Poems after Snow at the Imperial Palace, 1886

Comments - Lovely court scene of Heian era beauties at the Imperial Palace enjoying poems on a snowy day. In the center, a woman raises a fine reed blind that looks out onto a snow-covered garden framed by a blossoming plum tree. At left, a woman unrolls a letter, while at right a beauty sits at a low table writing a verse on a sheet of paper. Shelves at right hold stacks of scrolls, books, and a lacquer box. Beautiful color and detail in the elegant fabrics and household furnishings. Includes light embossing on some of the white kimono trim.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14" x 27 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few repairs and stains, slight creasing. Please see photos for details.

Poems after Snow at the Imperial Palace, 1886 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Poems after Snow at the Imperial Palace, 1886 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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