Crying Cranes Kano Tanyu Taisho Era Woodblock Print Ming Dynasty Bunsei 1924
Part of a monthly subscription series of three woodblock prints issued by the Yamato Hanga Kanko-kai in 1924. “Crying Cranes” diptych (an Important Cultural Property) by Chinese Ming Dynasty painter Bunsei, which is housed at Sokoku-ji Temple. While largely faithful to the original, Tanyu’s unique style is evident in several places. Despite being a copy, […]