Morikawa Chikashige (active circa 1869 -1882) | Craftsmen, workers and beauties | Meiji period, late 19th century

Morikawa Chikashige (active circa 1869 -1882) 

Craftsmen, workers and beauties 

Meiji period, late 19^th century 

eight paintings; ink, colour, gold and silver-mica on silk, mounted on gold-flecked card, each signed Chikashige, and variously sealed Morikawa Chikashige and Chikashige, depicting various scenes of daily life including craftsman at work, labourers and beauties (bijin-ga)

Each 38.4 x 31.8 cm., 15⅛ x 12½ in. (excluding mount)

Each 36 x 39.2 cm., 14⅛ x 15⅜ in. (including mount)