A print depicting a scene from the Kanmu era (781–806) — one of the earliest and most transformative reigns in Japanese imperial history, during which Emperor Kanmu moved the capital from Nara to Nagaoka and then to Kyoto (Heiankyō), establishing the imperial city that would remain Japan's capital until the Meiji Restoration. Chikanobu's historical series depicting the customs and dress of successive imperial eras required extensive research into historical sources, and the Kanmu era scenes would draw on the sparse visual record of the late eighth century.
Meiji period, dated October 10, 1896
Woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink and color on paper
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Kanmu Era, from was created by Toyohara Chikanobu (豊原周延).
Kanmu Era, from depicts figures and bijin-ga.
