The actor Otani Tomoemon V playing the role of Ono no Michikaze (also read as Ono no Tofu) in the play Ono no Tofu Aoyagi Suzuri performed at the Ichimura-za Theatre, 5/1869. From a set of at least 22 prints published by Gusokuya Kahei, 1869. Pupil first of Toyohara Chikanobu (whose name he took), then […]
Tadashi Kobayashi Woodblock Print “Late Autumn Mount Fuji” Landscape Original. This stunning Japanese-style landscape painting depicts a beautiful view of Mount Fuji peeking through intricately detailed trees, evoking a serene autumn atmosphere. The artwork features subdued, matte colors characteristic of traditional Japanese painting, perfectly capturing the cool, late-autumn air. The majestic Mount Fuji in the […]
Title: Habataki (???? – “Wings Spread / Taking Flight”) Artist: Akiyama Iwao Technique: Woodblock print (mokuhanga) on Japanese washi paper Edition number: Written in pencil lower left – exact notation unclear, appears to read “156P” or similar (please see photos) Artist’s signature: Pencil-signed lower right (Iwao Akiyama) Image size: approx. 40 × 44.5 cm (15.7″ […]