Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 62415

Catching Fireflies

Artist / 作者: Toyohara Chikanobu楊洲周延
Date / 年代: 1890
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / jaodb
Digital record / 画像記録: 600 × 321 px
Source collection / 所蔵元: Japanese Art Open Database
Published by / 公開者: 朝倉レン
Rights / 権利: No reusable image license documented
Attribution / 表記: Japanese Art Open Database

Catalog note / 解説

Original Japanese Woodblock Triptych by Chikanobu, circa 1890 Catching Fireflies Chikanobu- Chikanobu was one of the few Japanese woodblock print artists who continued to depict traditional Japanese themes at the end of the 19th century. His wonderful triptychs of Japanese beauties are among his most well known designs. These images of women in their daily lives illustrate an elegant era that Chikanobu tried to preserve through his artwork. Catching Fireflies- Catching fireflies was a party pastime of of the wealthy in 19th century Japan. In this scene four young beauties are shown in a garden enjoying the evening and the brilliant fireflies. This is a great scene and a lovely illustration…

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