"Cypripedium" by Konan Tanigami (1879~1928). First printed in about 1917; this is a later printing from original blocks. This print is one print of "Saika" series (six selections of Western flowers). Excellent condition. Paper size is 16 by 11 inches. Published by Unsodo. Unsodo "Gei watermark" upper left margin corner. Carver was Nagashima and printer was Shinmi. Red artist seal lower right of image and Unsodo publisher seal on the lower right margin. Excellent shading and ink bleed through. Genuine Japanese woodblock print. Wonderful details. Typical Unsodo printer's smudge on the bottom margin. Left margin has waving, This is natural and from character of paper. They are very common and will be easily mat out. Please see the pictures. Undated. It has original presentation folder. Very beautiful flower print.

Konan Tanigami was born 1879 in Hyogo prefecture. He is well known "Birds and flowers" Nihon-ga artist. He was first Japanese to paint Western flowers and established a dynamic painting of flowers and birds. Konan Tanigami produced five volumes of pictures of Western Plants which were published by Unsodo 1917/18. In 1917 he was selected to produce a series of peony prints for the Teiten (Imperial Exhibition). He is one of Japan's most famous naturalist artist.

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Item number:#JF-67 Konan Tanigami (1879~1928) Japanese Woodblock Print *"Orchid - Cypripedium"*
"Cypripedium" by Konan Tanigami (1879~1928). First printed in about 1917; this is a later printing from original blocks. This print is one print of "Saika" series (six selections of Western flowers). Excellent condition. Paper size is 16 by 11 inches. Published by Unsodo. Unsodo "Gei watermark" upper left margin corner. Carver was Nagashima and printer was Shinmi. Red artist seal lower right of image and Unsodo publisher seal on the lower right margin. Excellent shading and ink bleed through. Genuine Japanese woodblock print. Wonderful details. Typical Unsodo printer's smudge on the bottom margin. Left margin has waving, This is natural and from character of paper. They are very common and will be easily mat out. Please see the pictures. Undated. It has original presentation folder. Very beautiful flower print. Konan Tanigami was born 1879 in Hyogo prefecture. He is well known "Birds and flowers" Nihon-ga artist. He was first Japanese to paint Western flowers and established a dynamic painting of flowers and birds. Konan Tanigami produced five volumes of pictures of Western Plants which were published by Unsodo 1917/18. In 1917 he was selected to produce a series of peony prints for the Teiten (Imperial Exhibition). He is one of Japan's most famous naturalist artist. Shipping Charges PLEASE ASK. This item will be shipped from USA store We are happy to combine items to save on shipping.

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