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| Notes (1st edition) | Notes by Ross: The original "genga" sketches were drawn by Kiyochika not long before his death. Some trail prints were also produced around this time, possibly shortly after his death. The much reduced woodblock print series was finally published in 1929. See my notes here. | |
| Publisher (this edition): | Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) | Daikokuya (Matsuki Heikichi) |
| Date of this item: | 1929 | c. 1915 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Saturday, 20 January 2007 Egrets Artist: Kiyochika Format: Large oban yoko-e: 10.75" x 15.75" approx Subject: From the series, 'Views of Japan'. The blocks for this series were in preparation when Kiyochika died in 1915 and were first issued shortly thereafter. The set appears to comprise some 26 designs and is exceptionally rare. Each print bears the publisher's stamp verso together with the notation Kiyochika Fukei Shin-ga Hampu kai, I.e. of a limited edition. Publisher: Daikokuya (Matsuki Heikichi) Date: ca.1915 Condition: Full size. Fine state of preservation. Colour: Very good. Impression: Fine |
Herons at Dawn Artist: Kiyochika Format: Oban yoko-e: 10.75" x 15.75" Subject: Views in Japan. Kinoshita river: herons at dawn. Publisher: Daikokuya (Matsuki Heikichi) Date: c. 1915 Condition: Fine colors. Full size with large margins. Paper a little toned. Generally very good state of preservation. Impression: Fine impression with gauffrage. Other Notes: The blocks for this series were in preparation when Kiyochika died in 1915 and were first issued shortly thereafter. The set appears to comprise some 26 designs and is exceptionally rare. Each print bears the publisher's stamp verso together with the nota |