Antique Japanese Woodblock Book Kawanabe KYOSAI Illustrated - 14 Ukiyo - E Prints
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:2291077 | Primary Material: Paper |
Region of Origin: Japan | Age: 1850-1899 |
Maker: Kawanabe Kyosai | Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
5 1/2 by 9 inch antique Japanese book, the SHUSSHIN SETSUYAKU (volumes 7 and 8, together in one book). The book includes 14 illustrations, each signed by Kawanabe Kyosai, one of the giants of Meiji era painting and printmaking. The illustrations are much in his "Aesop's Fables" style, with busy, baroque touches and lots of verve.
Generally good condition. Slight brush marks here a...nd there, mostly on the lower margin, light wrinkling.
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