Actors, samourai and courtesans
CHIKAYOSHI Toyohara
FICHE 13085
(woman artist active c. 1880 - 1890)
Bijin with a fan and a box
Woodcut in colours
Impression on Japan paper, signed in a cartouche.
Chikayoshi Toyohara was one talented Kunichika Toyohara 's student. She also became his partner in his later years. Her work reflected the Utagawa style. She competently depicted actors, and the manners and customs of the day.
Sheet : horizontal ôban (360 x 240 mm.)
Condition : a brown stain in the box.
180 €
