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Woodcut in black (sumizuri-e) realized by Hokusai between 1807 and 1811. Belongs to the series "Chinsetsu Yumiharizuki" (Strange Tales of …
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Woodcut in black (sumizuri-e) realized by Hokusai between 1807 and 1811. Belongs to the series "Chinsetsu Yumiharizuki" (Strange Tales of the Moonbow). A lifetime impression, in very good condition, inserted in modern cardboard matte. At the age of forty, Hokusai, along with the novelist Takizawa Bakin (1767–1848), devoted himself to the genre of popular printed literature called yomihon, literally "books for reading." These were illustrated adventure stories, published in serial form, translating and adapting Chinese tales or weaving colorful tales based on Japanese historical figures, in this case the samurai warrior Minamoto no Tametomo (1139–1170). Chinsetsu yYmiharizuki, 1807–1811, eventually ran to twenty-nine volumes, making the fortune of publisher Hirabayashi Shogoro. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 11.02ʺW × 8.66ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Please note that … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Please note that an additional handling period of up to 4 weeks may apply to this item less
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