28, Nagakubo, from the series The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaidô Road (Kisokaidô rokujûkyû tsugi no uchi). Mat board is 14.5″ x 19.5″ woodblock is 10 x 15. See photos for condition and best description.
ARTIST: Yamamoto Sekkei (SEKKA YAMAMOTO). AGE: APPROX 100 years old. MEDIUM: WOODBLOCK PRINT (INK ON PAPER) NISHIKI-E. SIZE: 16 inches by 10.5 inches (41 cm X 27 cm). GENRE: JAPANESE PATTERN DESIGNS. CONDITION: (see detailed pictures) Some have stains, foxing. DESCRIPTION: deluxe printing techniques, metallic pigments, splashed gofun, etc. Were used in the making of many of the prints in this series. COMMENTS: BEAUTIFUL COLORS, GREAT IMPRESSION.
SERIRS: Tales of Genji. From the iconic love story The Tales of Genji. Some say it’s the first story ever written. A series by artist Ebina Masao. 1953 Original Woodblock Prints on handmade washi paper. Each print depicts a scene from The Tales of Genji. The publisher is Yamada Shoin. Some are also decorated with Silver and Gold mica. Very elegant and sublime images. Approximate Print Dimensions Width 33 cm and Height 24 cm (13 inches X 9 inches).