Botanical Garden (Hana yashiki), from the series Beauties Compared to Flowers (Bijin hana kurabe)

「美人花競　花やしき」

Ogata Gekkô (Japanese, 1859–1920)
Publisher: Takekawa Risaburô (Chikusendô) (Japanese)

Japanese

Meiji era

1887 (Meiji 20)

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

Dimensions Vertical ôban; 35.2 x 23.7 cm (13 7/8 x 9 5/16 in.)

Credit Line Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection

Accession Number2000.301

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Gekkô
月耕

Marks Artist's seal

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