Marvelous Scene of Royalty at Leisure, 1896. It is his Royal Boating Party. 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. A love scene of the ladies of the royal court enjoying a Spring boat ride. 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: Royal Boating Party. MEDIUM: Authentic polychrome woodblock triptych. Ink and color on handmade paper. IMAGE SIZE: 3 panels, attached at seems. 14″ x 9 ¼”; (35,56 cm x 23,50 cm). SHEET SIZE: Overall approx. 14″ x 27 ¾”; (35.56 cm x 70,49 cm). CONDITION: Antique Meiji era triptych, 1878. Excellent color and detail. Slight toning and soiling. Three panels, not attached at seams. Backed with old paper. The Uki Arts Gallery. 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.

• Primary Material: Ink on handmade paper
• Color: Multi-Color
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: Meiji era, 1896