This is an original ukiyoe (wood block print) by the Meiji Era artist, Chikanobu. The subject matter is of a beijinga. Classic beauties of the day. With her escort in a snow storm. On the right side of the print (see picture 4) is the name of the artist, as well as, the date of the print (Meiji 22nd year – 1889). In the upper right hand corner (see picture 5) are the Japanese words (fubuki or “snow storm”). Chikanobu was from the Utagawa school which was the dominate school of wood block printing throughout the late Edo and Meiji eras. This print is oban sized 9 1/2″ x 15″ (24 x 35 cm). The last two pictures show the typical bleed through of the dyes during the printing process of an ukiyoe. The paper this print is made of took over 200 days to make and is made of the inner bark of the gampi (mulberry) tree and made to last virtually indefinitely. Having been kept in a bound collection, this print remains in very fine condition. You’ll love it, I guarantee it……… Sailerking and the Shogun’s Gallery have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. The item “ANTIQUE JAPANESE c. 1889 UKIYOE WOODBLOCK PRINT GEISHA SNOW STORM BY CHIKANOBU” is in sale since Tuesday, November 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Other Japanese Antiques”. The seller is “sailerking” and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Paper
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Type: Book
- Color: White