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| Publisher (this edition): | Bungei Kurabu | Bungei Kurabu | Bungei Kurabu |
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| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Saturday, 11 August 2007 We are very pleased to be able to offer this highly unusual hand made woodblock print by Eiho Hirezaki (1881-1968). “Ume no Mado” (Plum Window) this is recarved edition of original kuchi-e first published by Bungei Kurabu which was dated Taisho 3 nen (1914). Here we have “Plum Window” Geisha, Yonehachi at a round window with plum blossoms. Signed “Eiho” with artist seal. Eiho was a leading kuchi-e illustrator along with Kaburagi Kiyokata. His superb talent expressed his subjects with subtle feelings and the dramatic environments in most natural and elegant ways. This elegant larger recarved edition by Soudosha Publishers from a limited edition series of only 980 sheets and published on October 1, 1977. The paper measures about 11 inches by 16 inches and is lightly embossed. Still tipped to original presentation folder. Flawless, bright colors with fill margins. Wonderful Japanese woodblock print. One of Eiho’s more popular and recognized works. |
2006?2?13? Title; UME NO MADO Painter; Eiho Hirezaki Reproduction with real woodblock print on 1960s – 70s Excellent color and impression!! This print was made by the engineers of the highest class. Very precise, beautiful print!!! Very good condition. Right margin is lightly pasted on the mount. |
Title Plum Beauty Artist Eiho Hirezaki 1881-1968 Signature Eiho Seal artist's seal Dated originally 1914 , this edition ca. 1980 Publisher originally Bungei Kurabu Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent … (recarved edition of kuchi-e), embossed Colors excellent Condition excellent Rating 1 = excellent Description "Plum Window" Geisha, Yonehachi. At a round window with plum blossoms. This elegant kuchi-e appeared in the Bungei Kurabu magazine in 1914. The largier, recarved edition by unknown publisher (edition size unknown either) was issued in 1980s reflecting its popularity. Eiho was a leading kuchi-e illustrator along with Kaburagi Kiyokata. His superb talent expressed his subjects with subtle feelings and the dramatic environments in most natural and elegant ways. Format Aiban tate-e Width 9.1 inches = 23.0 cm Height 13.4 inches = 34.0 cm |