Lady holding a firefly basket with a fan in her mouth

This Japanese woodblock print, Lady Holding a Firefly Basket with a Fan in Her Mouth from True Beauty (1897) by Toyohara Chikanobu (1838–1912), portrays an elegant woman in a finely detailed kimono, delicately carrying a firefly basket while holding a fan between her lips. Chikanobu, a leading artist of the Meiji era, was renowned for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women), blending refined design with cultural symbolism. A luminous example of late ukiyo-e artistry, ideal for collectors, admirers of Japanese prints, and interiors celebrating timeless elegance.

Printed on 290gsm Bamboo Fine Art paper with a warm, natural white color and gentle hand-feel surface.