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KUNIYOSHI Japanese woodblock print THE 108 HEROES OF THE POPULAR SUIKODEN

KUNIYOSHI Japanese woodblock print THE 108 HEROES OF THE POPULAR SUIKODEN

KUNIYOSHI Japanese woodblock print THE 108 HEROES OF THE POPULAR SUIKODEN

KUNIYOSHI Japanese woodblock print THE 108 HEROES OF THE POPULAR SUIKODEN

Incredible original Suikoden series collector print! He was active in the Edo Period during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate. His work was diverse and covered a broad range of subjects. However, he is best known for his warrior prints such as this one of. Bizenko Shuto tying a Sash. This print is from Kuniyoshis great Suikoden series The 108 Heroes of the Popular Suikoden that made him famous. The prints from this series are the first single-sheet color prints of the Suikoden theme and the first series of warrior prints designed by any ukiyo-e artist. The story is based on the semi-historical Chinese novel. Outlaws of the Marsh. The book is considered to be one of the four great classical works of Chinese literature. These rebels sought to protect the poor and downtrodden, very much like Robin Hoods band in England. Kuniyoshi designed this series between 1827 and 1830. Utagawa Kuniyoshis masterworks are in the collections of many of the worlds great museums. Among them are the Metropolitan Museum of Art , New York; the Museum of Fine Arts , Boston; the British Museum, London ; the State Hermitage Museum , Saint Petersburg, Russia; and the Tokyo National Museum , Tokyo. TITLE: Bizenko Shuto tying a Sash. SERIES: The 108 Heroes of the Popular Suikoden. MEDIUM: Authentic polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on handmade paper. 14 ½ x 9 ½; (36,8 cm x 24,1 cm). 14 ½ x 9 5/8; (36,8 cm x 24,4 cm). Wonderful sense of age. Beautiful color and wonderful detail. Stitching holes along left edge from previous folio binding, a few small wormholes and holes, slight thinning in lower right corner, repaired, blends well. Slight rubbing near edges, a few small ink marks. Please take a moment to examine the scans carefully. The Uki Arts Gallery. At the upper right to see all of our Gallerys current offerings. To see all our great new listings as they become available. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “KUNIYOSHI Japanese woodblock print THE 108 HEROES OF THE POPULAR SUIKODEN” is in sale since Wednesday, February 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “ukiarts” and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Age: Edo Period, c. 1827-1830
  • Primary Material: Ink and color on handmade paper
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese

For your consideration, a lovely pair of vintage floral woodblock prints by Japanese artist Keika Hasegawa, circa early to mid 20th century. The prints are in overall good condition with mild yellowing, staining, and abrasions as noted in photos. Mild wear to frames (scratching and paint loss) also noted in photos. Prints measure 8 x 11 5/8 inches in the matting, frames measure 14.5 x 19 inches. The item “Pair Keika Hasegawa Pink Chrysanthemum Floral Woodblock Prints, 20th C Japanese” is in sale since Wednesday, April 8, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “metalmickeytx” and is located in Austin, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Medium: Woodcut & Block
  • Width (Inches): 14.5
  • Subject: Floral
  • Date of Creation: 1900-1949
  • Style: Asian
  • Print Surface: Paper
  • Height (Inches): 19
  • Originality: Open Edition Print
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Printing Technique: Woodblock Printing
  • Artist: Keika Hasegawa
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Color: Pink
  • Features: Framed
Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword

Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print w/ Watercolor Sword. Woodblock on rice paper with Watercolor. Silk backing is ripped. Sight is 9.5 by 14 inches. See pictures for details on condition. Age is probably early 20th Century but could be 19th Century. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have. I carefully package every product I sell. The item “Japanese Ukiyo-e Brave Death of Samurai Woodblock Print with Watercolor Sword” is in sale since Tuesday, February 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “theantiquarians” and is located in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. 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, Taiwan, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Viet nam, Uruguay, Monaco, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Turks and caicos islands, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Canada, South africa, Colombia, Antigua and barbuda, Saint lucia, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman islands, Sri lanka, Maldives, Oman, Reunion, Montserrat.