Galerie Christian Collin

(woman artist active c. 1880 - 1890)

Bijin with flowers and a fan

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 : two brown stains in the white kimono of the woman on the left.