Condition:

Colors remain vibrant with delicate gradations. Minor yellowing and faint stains. Light creases at edges but no major damage. Well-preserved overall. It has been backed.

Green willow. (aoyagi, 青柳).

"The Bijin Hana Kurabe" series juxtaposes feminine beauty with flowers, showcasing the elegance of Meiji-era Japanese women. This fusion of classical aesthetics and modern influences offers insight into the culture of the time. This print features a woman playing a musical instrument, possibly engaged in a traditional dance. She wears a floral-patterned red uchikake, along with a golden eboshi hat, hinting at aristocratic or Noh theatre influences. The serene riverside backdrop, with a willow tree and a wooden boat, enhances the tranquil atmosphere.

Condition:

Colors remain vibrant with delicate gradations. Minor yellowing and faint stains. Light creases at edges but no major damage. Well-preserved overall. It has been backed.

Price USD$ 209.00
Series Comparison of beauties and flowers.
(Bijin hana kurabe, 美人花競).
Author Ogata Gekkō (尾形月耕).
Size Ōban (大判) 37,5cm x 24,3 cm (14,76 x 9,56 inches).
Publisher Takegawa Risaburō (武川利三郎).
Number 13/24
Genre Bijinga (美人画).
Period C. 1887
Trimmed No
Backed Yes
Code OGK01009