Kiyochika: Benten in Inokashita (Inokashira benten) (Sold)

Artist: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Title: Benten in Inokashita (Inokashira benten)
Series: From One Hundred Views of Musashi Province (Musashi hyakkei no uchi)
Date: 1885 (Meiji 18)

A man and his kneeling companion enjoy the view of Benten Shrine, which almost appears to be floating. The clouds are depicted in a very western manner, and the mix of Japanese and western garb on the couple is most interesting.

Dimensions: ôban
Publisher: Kobayashi Tetsujiro
Signature: Shinsei Kiyochika with his seal?

SKU: KYC091