Japanese ukiyo-e print by Mizuno Toshikata (1866-1908) from the series of 36 elegant Sanjûroku kasen.
"Kikumi - Woman of the Kanpō era [1741-43]".
Beautiful composition showing two women in traditional 18th-century dress under a pine tree by the sea.
The lightness of the light breeze flowing through the fabrics is striking.
Superb compositional work by Toshikata with an extended view of the horizon and flock of birds.
Good condition despite slightly darkened paper.
Signed.
Dated 1891. Late Meiji 19th c.
Size : 37x25cm.
n.b. A similar example is in the British Museum in a different color set.
