This woodblock print is a sheet from woodblock book of Kyosai "Kyosai-Rakuga". Published by Unsodo. This is a later printing reprinted in the same way of 130 years ago from a first edition. Made from the original wooden blocks obtained from the original publisher. Excellent condition. Unsodo seal, Ichimura printer's seal on the right margin. Paper size is 14 and 3/8 by 10 and 7/8 inches. Kyosai signature and his official red seal on the lower right of image. Excellent shading and ink bleed through. Genuine Japanese woodblock print. Wonderful details. A few extremely minor ink smudge and extremely minor creasing on the margins which is very common and will be easily mat out. Printed on thick soft paper. Please see the pictures. Very Japanese mood.

Kyosai Kawanabewas born 1831 in Ibaragi prefecture the son of a samurai. He studied painting in the Kano school. His unique style of painting that overflowed in the wit and humor was impressive. His interest in foreign countries was high in those days but he was never interested in imitating their style.. He was famous for his drinking and great story telling. His style is from the bizarre to the traditional and his designs from the comic/satiric to weird/frighting.

item number:#OK-17 Kyosai Kawanabe(1831-1889) Japanese woodblock Print "Flowers&Bird"
This woodblock print is a sheet from woodblock book of Kyosai "Kyosai-Rakuga". Published by Unsodo. This is a later printing reprinted in the same way of 130 years ago from a first edition. Made from the original wooden blocks obtained from the original publisher. Excellent condition. Unsodo seal, Ichimura printer's seal on the right margin. Paper size is 14 and 3/8 by 10 and 7/8 inches. Kyosai signature and his official red seal on the lower right of image. Excellent shading and ink bleed through. Genuine Japanese woodblock print. Wonderful details. A few extremely minor ink smudge and extremely minor creasing on the margins which is very common and will be easily mat out. Printed on thick soft paper. Please see the pictures. Very Japanese mood. Kyosai Kawanabewas born 1831 in Ibaragi prefecture the son of a samurai. He studied painting in the Kano school. His unique style of painting that overflowed in the wit and humor was impressive. His interest in foreign countries was high in those days but he was never interested in imitating their style.. He was famous for his drinking and great story telling. His style is from the bizarre to the traditional and his designs from the comic/satiric to weird/frighting. Shipping Charges This item will be shipped from USA store Please ask. We are happy to combine items to save on shipping.

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