Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Title Reading Books kuchi-e Artist Keichu Yamada 1868-1934 Description Mother and her daughter are reading books in a living room. Kuchi-e (frontispiece illustration) was made for the popular literary magazines largely aimed at the female readers in Meiji-Taisho era. They were published by newly established publishers such as Bungei Kurabu, Shunyodo and Suzando. These publishing companies; among which Chuo-koronsha, Kodansha, Shinchosha still exist; published not only literary subjects but also many different everyday subjects such as cooking, sewing and hobbies as monthly publications. Dated 1897. Medium/Technique Woodblock print. Impression Very good. Colors Very good ... Shomen-zuri patterns on the hair. Condition Very good ... Two vertical folds usual for kuchi-e. Nominally soiled. Light foxing and discolorations. Backed. Width Item 11.6 inches = 29.5 cm Height Item 8.9 inches = 22.5 cm |
Friday, 21 July 2006
Title Mother and daughter kuchi-e Artist Keichu Yamada 1868-1934 Dated ca. 1897 Publisher Bungei Kurabu Medium/Technique Woodblock print Impression very good Colors very good Condition good … a vertical center fold, a light vertical fold on the left, paper toning, soiled, album backing. Description Mother and daughter are reading a book in a traditional living room. From Bungai Kurabu magazine, vol. 3, no.12. Width Item 10.2 inches = 26.0 cm Height Item 7.9 inches = 20.0 cm |
Sunday, 30 October 2005
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