Artist: Toyohara Chikanobu, (fl.1838-1912),

Title: Ocean Viewing Fisherman Throwing Nets,

Dimensions/Type: 14-1/2" tall, 9-3/4" wide (each panel)/ Triptych;

A very fine, Totyohara Chikanobu Tryptich, "Ocean Viewing of Fisherman Throwing Nets," ca.1870s/80s, Meiji Period. Born in Niigata Prefecture as Hashimoto Tadayoshi, Chikanobu was trained in Kano School painting, and later studied with the Utagawa masters Kuniyoshi and Kunisada, and finally with Toyohara Kunichika. He received his artists name from Kunichika. While his artistic activity began in the Bunkyu era (1861-4) he made his artistic reputation in the 1880s with triptychs illustrating political events of the Meiji period, depictions of the Imperial family, and customs and manners of a changing Japan; particularly women and children.

This fine Chikanobu triptych depicts Japanese officials and bijins observing from a fantastic "Rooster/Dragon" boat, fisherman throwing nets into the ocean. The triptych is very dynamic with vibrant and strong colors. The margins are full and the panels are not backed or layed down. The registration is very fine and excellent bleed-through. This triptych shows just the slightest amount of even wear along the margins. There are approximate 1/4" areas at the upper-right corner of each panel that shows tiny pin-hole sized wormage. All of which are only noticeable upon close scrutiny.

Condition: Very Fine Condition.