Toshikata was trained as a painter and printmaker in Tokyo in the 1880s. He became a well-known Ukiyo-e printmaker and newspaper illustrator in the 1890s, designing war prints and battle scenes based on the Sino-Japanese War and later as a designer of “bijin” (beautiful women) and genre prints. He produced the “Modern Beauties” series in the 1890s (according to the British Museum, which has an impression of this print in its collection). 3 in the series, bears seals lower left and upper right. It is in average condition with surface soiling and minor staining and the color appears to have faded. It is attached to backing with mat tape on the upper margins. It measures 9 3/8″ x 13 7/8″. Unframed (backing from previous is shown in images). Please see my other auctions for more fine paintings and prints. The item “Mizuno Toshikata 1890s Meiji Japanese Color Woodblock from Modern Beauties” is in sale since Friday, January 31, 2014. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “kgrinder” and is located in Holliston, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original Print
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Signed: Signed
- Edition Type: Limited Edition
- Edition Size: Unknown
- Print Type: Woodcut & Block
- Subject: Figures & Portraits
- Style: Asian
- Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)
- Date of Creation: 1800-1899
