Japanese Fine Framed Woodblock Antique Flower Print “Hollyhock”, Vibrant Colors
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Japan a fine antique woodblock flower print “Hollyhock” framed in simple black frame with glass , the wood block print created by Tanigami Konan (1879-1928) .
Original vibrant colors.
This exuberant 20th century botanical work was originally created to appeal to westerners and to celebrate the beauty and splendor of all seasons including spring and summer. Called Seiyo Soka Zofu, or a Pictorial Book of Western Flowers they were printed on rice paper in a chuban size format (approximately 10.75”x7.25” for a single page; 10.75” x 14.5” per double page) and heavily influenced by France’s impressionist school. Konan’s wood block prints reflect the abundance and nuances of light, shade, and western perspective. His works are considered part of the Shin Hanga or “new prints” movement. These vintage prints were rescued from a rare original book. Each woodblock print was folded and inserted accordion style so you may notice normal and original almost imperceptible fold lines mid section as well as toned areas from appropriate age.
The publication of these prints in 1917 was a very interesting time in Japanese print making, when the old traditional ways of wood block printing were giving way to new western print making technologies such as lithography & photo mechanical printing. Artists and printers in Japan were losing their living and decided to pursue Western markets by reformulating their compositions. Heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement in France, they incorporated light and shade into their art along with Western concepts of perspective.
Quality: This work of art possess excellent color with sharp outlines. They are particularly lush and feature some of the very best international flowers- tulips, lilies, daffodils, roses, iris and more. Painter: Tanigami Konan
Frame size: 17 inches tall and 21 inches wide; Site: 10.75″ x 14.5″
Provenance: an old Tokyo, Japan collection
Only one.
Good gift idea.
You will love this print.
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We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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