Ogata Gekko Ferry, Gekko's Essay antique Japanese Woodblock Print

Ogata Gekko Ferry, Gekko's Essay antique Japanese Woodblock Print

Ogata Gekko Ferry, Gekko's Essay antique Japanese Woodblock Print

A “common scene” from Ogata Gekko’s “Gekko’s Essays”, this woodblock print shows a farmer, a lord, and two ladies being ferried across the water. GEKKO’S ESSAY – GEKKO ZUIHITSU. The series Gekko Zuihitsu (Gekko’s Essay) is among Ogata Gekko’s major works, created in 1886 and 1887. The series was published by Matsuki Heikichi in 1887 and consists of 47 designs plus a title page. The format of the single sheets is oban tate-e (portrait format). The subjects are a diverse collection – history, mythology, warriors, poets, common and not so common people. Gekko’s great contemporary Yoshitoshi had created around the same time a large series with no focus on a specific content, the series Tsuki Hyakushi (“Hundred Aspects of the Moon”). But while Yoshitoshi’s hundred designs have the image of the moon as common bond, the Gekko series is missing any formal or contents-related bond. Only the design frame with title and text cartouche and the typical Gekko style of composition and mostly subdued colors make the prints recognizable as part of a series. This woodblock print is approximately 9? (Aiban) and adhered to a backing in good condition, which we credit for keeping the print itself in great condition. The colors are sharp, with incredible usage of embossing to be seen as well as metalic pigment (silver) details throughout. He was self-taught in art, won numerous national and international prizes, and was one of the earliest Japanese artists to win an international audience. Gekko was self-taught in art and began by decorating porcelain and rickshaws, and designing flyers for the pleasure quarters. Around 1881 he took the surname Ogata at the insistence of a descendant of the painter Ogata Korin. He soon was designing prints and illustrating books and newspapers. In 1886 Gekko produced the print series Gekko Zuihitsu???? In 1888, he married an art student of his, Tai Kiku, his second marriage, and changed his family name to Tai. The First Sino-Japanese War was the subject of a number of triptychs he designed in 1894-95. From the 1890s onward Gekko won a number of art prizes, both national and international, one of the earliest Japanese artists to win international attention. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “dkutcher” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.
  • Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Primary Material: Paper
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 – 1858) “Haneda Ferry & Benten Shrine” Series: 100 Famous Views of Edo Publisher: Shitaya Uo Ei Woodblock Print 13 7/8 x 9 1/4 inches (trimmed margins) 13 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches (image) Signed: Hiroshige-ga Date: 8th Month of 1858. This woodblock entitled “Haneda Ferry and Benten Shrine” by Hiroshige is an absolute fabulous example of the rare print. Having never been displayed and stored flat its entire life the original color is visually striking with its deep reds, blue and green color that this composition is mostly composed of. This woodblock is executed on hand laid paper and adhered down to a thin paper via tacked in the top right and lower right corner. The images provided accurately represent the quality, condition and aesthetic beauty of this incredibly rare Hiroshige woodblock print. This print shows the interesting viewpoint of the passenger of the ferry heading south from the village of Haneda as indicated by the parasol in the lower right. Their are some mixed feelings about the ferry mans hairy arms and legs being shown but I personally love the stylized choice which separates it from the majority. The condition overall is excellent with just one small repair to a worm hole as seen in the lower left corner that entered into the figures leg. We specialize in fine art from the Renaissance to Modern and even offer easy appraisal services. With thousands of happy customers over the last five years we guarantee your satisfaction with superior customer service and overall experience (check out our feedback). All works of art and valuable items are professionally packed to ensure safe arrival to you, thank you for your interest! The item “Utagawa Hiroshige Original Wood Block Haneda Ferry 100 Views of Edo, RARE” is in sale since Friday, April 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “henningfineart” and is located in Orlando, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Ukraine, Bahamas, Viet nam, Uruguay, Monaco.
Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Japanese Woodblock Print, Early 20. Print shown measures 9×14, basic black frame measures 19 ¼ x 15. Watanabe seal, bottom right. Print is in very nice condition. Slight foxing to the matte. He studied art at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and became a student at the private school of. Kaburagi was the master of. In traditional Japanese style. Kaburagi knew the publisher. Well and his painting class developed into something like a “talent pool” for Watanabe. Ito Takashi worked primarily as a painter. But he also created several dozens of landscape prints in Shin hanga style for Shozaburo Watanabe. His landscapes are idealized scenes of beauty and untouched nature. The photographs are an important part of the items condition. The item “Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9×14″ is in sale since Saturday, July 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “owamlw” and is located in Carmel by the Sea, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Japanese Woodblock Print, Early 20. Print shown measures 9×14, basic black frame measures 19 ¼ x 15. Watanabe seal, bottom right. Print is in very nice condition. Slight foxing to the matte. He studied art at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and became a student at the private school of. Kaburagi was the master of. In traditional Japanese style. Kaburagi knew the publisher. Well and his painting class developed into something like a “talent pool” for Watanabe. Ito Takashi worked primarily as a painter. But he also created several dozens of landscape prints in Shin hanga style for Shozaburo Watanabe. His landscapes are idealized scenes of beauty and untouched nature. The photographs are an important part of the items condition. The item “Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9×14″ is in sale since Wednesday, June 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “owamlw” and is located in Carmel by the Sea, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9x14

Japanese Woodblock Print, Early 20. Print shown measures 9×14, basic black frame measures 19 ¼ x 15. Watanabe seal, bottom right. Print is in very nice condition. Slight foxing to the matte. He studied art at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and became a student at the private school of. Kaburagi was the master of. In traditional Japanese style. Kaburagi knew the publisher. Well and his painting class developed into something like a “talent pool” for Watanabe. Ito Takashi worked primarily as a painter. But he also created several dozens of landscape prints in Shin hanga style for Shozaburo Watanabe. His landscapes are idealized scenes of beauty and untouched nature. The photographs are an important part of the items condition. The item “Takashi Ito Japanese Woodblock, Ferry at Odai, Early 20th c. 9×14″ is in sale since Sunday, May 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “owamlw” and is located in Carmel by the Sea, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.