Chikanobu Toyohara (also known as Chikanobu Yoshu) was a leading woodblock print artist of the Meiji Period. Though trained in Kano school painting from an early age, Chikanobu shifted his attention to ukiyo-e around 1852. He began his printmaking career under the tutelage of Utagawa School masters Kuniyoshi, Kunisada and Kunichika. Back paper is is cautiously opened to reveal the posterboard and access to artwork. Framed with TruGaurd glass. Frame has no major flaws but some small imperfections as shown in 2nd to last photo. Please zoom into see entire frame in detail. Frame 16″ x 23″. Artwork: 9 x 16.5.