Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) - Original Woodblock Print ,
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Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) - Original Woodblock Print , Part of "Snow, Moon, Flowers Series"; Wonderful scene of the beautiful young Akoya saying goodbye to her beloved, Taira no Kagekiyo. A licensed courtesan of the Kyoto quarters known as Gojozaka, she stands in the doorway dressed in a lovely kimono patterned with waves. Her young attendant looks up at Kagekiyo as he takes his leave under a blossoming cherry tree. The inset above shows Kagekiyo being captured at the Battle of Dan-no-ura. A beautifully drawn night scene, with a fine burnished check pattern on the black kimono fabric. 12 3/4" x 8 1/4"
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This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Toning, slight soiling. Some prints have a few creases at edges or marks. Please see photos for details.
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Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) - Original Woodblock Print ,
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