Antique Figural Woodblock Print, Japanese Art, Framed, Meiji, Yoshu Chikanobu

Our Stock # 26324

This is an antique figural woodblock print. A Japanese, framed picture in the manner of Chikanobu, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900 and later.

• Delightful woodblock portrait in a charming mid-century frame
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Presented behind clear, bright glass with a silk cotton border
• Framed dressed with a hanging bracket for ease of mounting
  
  
• Original by Yōshū Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) from their set True Beauties (Shin Bijin)
• This piece being 'Woman After Bath' also known as Woman at Mirror
• Printed upon authentic kozo paper, with the ink sitting deeply within the nap and fibres
• Shows the woman drying off whilst sat at a mirror, known as a kyōdai
• Artist's character mark and title to the left corner, along with the official red seal

This is a superb antique figural woodblock print, offering a charming example of Meiji period artwork in a tasteful 1950s period frame. A treat for the collector of Japanese art or decorative purpose. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')
Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')
Max Height: 43cm (17'')

Picture Width: 20.5cm (8'')
Picture Height: 31.5cm (12.5'')