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Marvelous Royal Garden Scene, 1878! It is his The Emperor and Empress Enjoying the Garden of the Temporary Palace, 1878. Chikanobu was from a distinguished samurai family and fought in support of the Tokugawa shogunate against the forces of the Emperor Meiji. As a youth he studied under both Kuniyoshi and Kunichika. Though he designed many warrior and kabuki prints, he is perhaps best known for his marvelous bijin-ga, or beauty portraits, such as in this wonderful triptych. Gorgeous triptych of the royal court enjoying the gardens at the temporary Imperial Palace. A charming Spring image with rich jewel-tone color. Would be striking displayed on your home or office wall. And is bound to become a cherished family heirloom. Hashimoto Chikanobu’s masterworks are in the collections of many of the world’s great museums. Among them are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston as well as the Tokyo National Museum. TITLE: The Emperor and Empress Enjoying the Garden of the Temporary Palace. MEDIUM: Authentic polychrome woodblock triptych. Ink and color on handmade paper. IMAGE SIZE: 3 panels, attached at seems. 13 5/8″ x 9 ¼”; (34,6 cm x 23,5 cm). SHEET SIZE: Overall approx. 13 5/8 x 27 3/4; (34,6 cm x 70,5 cm). CONDITION: Antique Meiji era triptych, 1878. Three panels, attached at seams. Very lovely color and exquisite detail. And folded in center each panel for storage. A couple of light spots. The Uki Arts Gallery. See all of our Gallery’s current offerings. To see our new listings as they become available. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “ukiarts” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: Meiji Era, c. 1878
• Primary Material: Ink and color on handmade paper
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

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