Imperial Viewing of Flowers in Full Bloom (Kaika tenran no zu)

「開花天覧之図」

Yôshû Chikanobu (Hashimoto Chikanobu) (Japanese, 1838–1912)
Publisher: Enomoto Tobei (Japanese)
Blockcutter: Asai Ginjirô (Hori Gin) (Japanese, 1844–1894)

Japanese

Meiji era

1878 (Meiji 11), Spring

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Vertical ôban triptych; 37 × 72.7 cm (14 9/16 × 28 5/8 in.)

Credit Line Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection

Accession Number2000.147a-c

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Chikanobu hitsu
周延筆

ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.