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| Notes (1st edition) | Image Size - 9 5/8" x 13 3/8"
Two women and other people are reading a special report informing the public that the 47 Ako Roshi had fulfilled their vendetta by killing Kira Kozukenosuke the previous night. A very rare pre-earthquake print by Shinsui. Shinsui signature and seal at lower left. No margins, as published. Series info: The Loyal Ronin - Fantastic design from a series of woodblock prints published in 1921 under the title "Gishi Taikan" or "The Loyal Ronin." Based on the famous tale of the 47 Ronin, these lovely images illustrate scenes from this classic story of honor and revenge. Unlike traditional ronin series, these images focus on more quiet moments from the story, including beautiful landscape settings, contemplative nature scenes, and the quiet interaction between characters. A variety of artists contributed designs to the series. Beautifully printed with fine detail and soft coloring, these rare prints are a great choice to collect or display. A fascinating interpretation of this timeless legend. | |
| Publisher (this edition): | Gishi Publishing | Unknown |
| Date of this item: | 1921 | |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Title Breaking News ! - Ako Roshi Vendetta Accomplished ! rare : 47 Ronin, Chushingura Artist Shinsui Ito 1898-1972 Signature Shinsui. Seal Artist's seal. Dated 1917. Medium/Technique Lithograph. Impression Excellent - very good. Colors Very good. Condition Excellent - very good ... Light toning. Slight foxing. Slight ceases on the margins. Description Two women and other people are reading the special report informing the public that the 47 Ako Roshi had fulfilled their vendetta by killing Kira Kozukenosuke previous night. --- An exceedingly rare and early lithograph by Shinsui. Width Item 13.7 inches = 34.8 cm Height Item 10.0 inches = 25.5 cm |
Sunday, 11 July 2010 Original 20th century Japanese Woodblock Print Reading a Letter Series; The Loyal Ronin (Gishi Taikan), 1921 The Loyal Ronin - Fantastic design from a series of woodblock prints published in 1921 under the title "Gishi Taikan" or "The Loyal Ronin." Based on the famous tale of the 47 Ronin, these lovely images illustrate scenes from this classic story of honor and revenge. Unlike traditional ronin series, these images focus on more quiet moments from the story, including beautiful landscape settings, contemplative nature scenes, and the quiet interaction between characters. A variety of artists contributed designs to the series. Beautifully printed with fine detail and soft coloring, these rare prints are a great choice to collect or display. A fascinating interpretation of this timeless legend. Reading a Letter - Handsome scene of two beauties reading a letter, their heads close together as they study the writing. A group gathers behind them to read a similar message, standing around in the snow with interest. Beautiful soft shading in the pale winter sky. Artist - Ito Shinsui Image Size - 9 5/8" x 13 3/8" Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with stiff paper (folio backing present on all prints from this series). Please see photos for details. Excellent overall. |