Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Standing beauty
Toshimine Original Japanese Wootdblock Print (Meiji Period)
Artist: Toshimine Tsuitsui (1863-1934)
Format: Kuchi-e( approx: 30cmx22cm),
Conditions: Fine colors and impression .Light toning and slight soiling, as is common in these Kuchi-e pieces. The print is folded vertically (now flattened) as are all kuchi-e prints (because of their use), so this is not a negative. |
Standing beauty
Toshimine Original Japanese Wootdblock Print (Meiji Period)
Artist: Toshimine Tsuitsui (1863-1934)
Format: Kuchi-e( approx: 30cmx22cm),
Conditions: Fine colors and impression .Lacquer effect.Light toning and slight soiling, as is common in these Kuchi-e pieces. The print is folded vertically (now flattened) as are all kuchi-e prints (because of their use), so this is not a negative. |
Sunday, 6 November 2005
Title Colorful Ornament kuchi-e Artist Toshimine Tsutsui 1863-1934 Signature Toshimine Seal artist's seal Dated 1910 Publisher Bungei Kurabu Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression good Colors good … silver colored metallic pigment Condition good - fair … lightly soiled, worm track (1/2 inch long) on the lower left edge, two horizontal folds usual for kuchi-e, backing partially removed. Description Book illustration for the novel, "Tourou" (traditional lighting fixture for outside use) in "Bungei Kurabu" Vol.16, No.9, a very popular literary magazine in Meiji period. Width 8.5 inches = 21.5 cm Height 11.6 inches = 29.5 cm |