Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Early Shin Hanga: Fashions of Today Series: Winter Snow Lot AU43
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist: Shoun Format: Oban tate-e: 15.25" x 10"
Subject: A beautiful young woman sheltering from the winter snow beneath an open umbrella. The masterpiece from this important series, described by Abe Setsuko (Andon, 1992) as the turning point between Meiji-period Ukiyo-e and Taisho-period Shin Hanga. Signed lower left; Shoun, followed by circular publisher's seal. Shoun was born in Kochi city with the given name Masaburo, and moved to Tokyo at age 17 to study Nanga painting with Taki Watei. From 1902 he exhibited Japanese-style paintings. From age 20, Shoun worked as an illustrator for "Fuzoku Gaho", a pictorial journal dealing with popular places in Tokyo. He is best known for his "Moku-hanga" of traditional subjects including "bijin-ga", "kacho-ga" and landscapes published by Matsuki Heikichi.
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi, Tokyo
Date: 1906
Condition: Flawless, pristine state. Full size. The finest example we have seen. Museum quality.
Colour: Perfect colors
Impression: Quite magnificent with gauffrage and extensive hand applied gofun.
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Artist Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965) Description Botan yuiki, snow peony from the series: Fashions of today. Published in 1906 by Matsuki Heikichi. Signed Shoun plus seal. Size Oban Condition Finest impression, colour and condition. With a lovely light gofun.The best design from the set. Price € 2000
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