Formal Name: Shunko Sobijin-zu (Two beauties in a spring suburb). Contents: 1 Wood block print A piece from the 1918 special edition of “Ukiyo-e Ha Gashu”. Year of publication: 1918. Size: 29.3×20.8cm (11.5×8.2 inchi). Ukiyoe-Ha-Gashu is the first complete collection of Ukiyo-e in Japan that systematically contains handwritten Ukiyo-e. The first edition was published in […]
Framed small size Toyokuni III (Kunisada) Japanese Woodblock print from 1848, from story by Mantei Oga. Likely original from 1848, given quality of silk matting, and gold edge as part of framing. Note that Toyokuni III (Kunisada) changed his signature in 1844, which aligns with signature in the print. Oga’s unconventional natures comes out clearly […]
Mid 20th Century Japanese Woodblock – Vision of Beauty. A striking Japanese woodblock print, depicting a young lady longingly looking into a mirror. The artist’s has signed in the print to the left-hand edge. Well-presented in a simple black frame with a crisp white mount. Several faint marks visible on the black frame and white […]