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| Artist: | Tanigami Konan (1879 - 1928) — 谷上廣南 |
| Title: | Wet Raven and Meiji Praise — 濡れ烏 明治の譽 |
| Series: | Peony Series |
| Date of first edition?: | 1917 |
| Publisher (first edition)?: | Unsodo — 芸艸堂 |
| Publisher (this edition)?: | Unsodo — 芸艸堂 |
| Medium (first edition): | Woodblock |
| Medium (this edition): | Woodblock |
| Format (first edition): | Double Oban
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| Format (this edition): | Double Oban |
| DB artwork code: | 47210 |
| Notes (first edition)?: |
| From Volume 1 of the series. |
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| Notes (this edition)?: |
| The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:
The Peony Series from the Imperial Exhibition - In 1917, one of Japan's famous naturalist artists, Tanigami Konan, was chosen to produce a series of beautiful peony prints for the Teiten (Imperial Academy Art Exhibition). Because of the importance of this auspicious occasion, all of the traditional Japanese works of art selected for display represented the highest standards. Konan designed a lovely woodblock print set of 24 peonies, which was published by Unsodo. These wonderful designs are in an unusual, extra large format rarely seen with woodblock prints.
This Print - Each print comes in the original folder as issued by Unsodo with the title of the flower on the front (see example below, titles vary). The woodblock is attached to the folder at the top corners, and could be removed if desired. These bold, bright and beautiful images are finely printed with beautiful rich color on handmade paper with a deckle or natural edge on three sides. This print is from a later edition published by Unsodo from the original blocks.
Tanigami Konan peony prints are large, exceptional, eye-catching designs that would make a beautiful traditional Japanese centerpiece in any room. We rarely see these lovely designs and they sell quickly. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire a terrific design from this fantastic floral series.
Publisher -Unsodo, later edition from original blocks
Artist - Tanigami Konan (1879 - 1928)
Image Size - 15 3/4" x 21 1/4"
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Print is loose within folder, has been stored only. Faint toning, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Nice overall. |
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| Artist Bio: |
Produced the series Seiyo Soka Zufu (A Picture Album of Western Plants and Flowers), a five-volume set of prints published by Unsodo, Kyoto. He was also selected to publish the Peony Series for the Imperial Exhibition: In 1917, as one of Japan's famous naturalist artists, Tanigami Konan, was chosen to produce a series of beautiful peony prints for the Teiten (Imperial Exhibition). Because of the importance of this auspicious occasion, all of the traditional Japanese works of art were to be produced to the highest standards. Konan designed and printed a lovely set of 20 peonies. These beautiful original woodblock prints were printed in an extra large format close to double-oban in size. Bold, bright, and beautiful, these Tanigami Konan prints are some of the finest floral designs ever printed in the woodblock print world. They are excellent quality, finely printed, and on thick handmade paper with natural uncut edges.
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