Japanese Print "Modern Butterfly Dance from the Tale of Genji" by Toyohara Chikanobu
Artist:Toyohara Chikanobu
Title:Modern Butterfly Dance from the Tale of Genji
Date:c. 1880s - 1890s
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Source:Honolulu Museum of Art
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Chikanobu was a student of Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) and well known for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). A samurai working directly for the Shogunate, Chikanobu likely witnessed activities at the women's court (Ö-oku), where the Shögun's wives and consorts lived. This extravagant Genji image might have been based on Chikanobu's experience at the Shögun's residence. (from Tale of Genji exhibition 1/11/06-)