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Notes (1st edition)From Volume 2 of the series.
Publisher (this edition): Not Set Not Set
Date of this item: 1926
Notes (this edition)
These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.:
Original Tanigami Konan Japanese Woodblock Print
Peony Series from the Teiten (Imperial Exhibition)
Rare, first edition, circa 1917

The Peony Series from the Imperial Exhibition - In 1917, one of Japan's famous naturalist artists, Tanigami Konan, was chosen to produce a series of beautiful peony prints for the Teiten (Imperial Exhibition). Because of the importance of this auspicious occasion, all of the traditional Japanese works of art were to be produced to the highest standards. The present peony series by Tanigami Konan was one of those selected traditional Japanese works. Konan designed and printed a lovely set of 20 peonies. Our beautiful prints offered this evening are from the first edition printing of these incredible Konan flowers.

These beautiful original woodblock prints are printed in an extra large format. They are very large for woodblock prints. Bold, bright, and beautiful, these incredible Tanigami Konan prints are some of the finest floral designs ever printed in the woodblock print world. They are all excellent quality, finely printed, and on beautiful handmade paper with a "natural edge". Unlike some of the smaller and more commonly produced floral subjects in the Japanese wood block print world, and in the botanical print world in general, these Tanigami Konan peony prints are large, exceptional, eye-catching designs that would make a beautiful traditional Japanese centerpiece in any room. Buy a print from this rare series now.

Artist - Tanigami Konan
Image size - 21 1/4" x 15 3/4"
Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. This print is not backed. Beautiful handmade paper with "natural" edge. A nice full sheet, not trimmed. Some spotting at the edge. An excellent piece overall.

Note - All of these prints are on a beautiful, thick hand made paper with a lovely natural edge. All hand made papers of this type have subtle surface variations that add to the appeal.
From https://www.komorebi.co.jp/ks103.htm.

This example, with title printed in the image area, was reprinted in April 20, 1926.
From Volume 2 of the series.
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