Japanese Prints by 17th & 18th Century Artists, Collected by Gaston Migeon, Louvre Museum Curator, 1923 Vol 1

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Japanese Prints by 17th & 18th century artists, collected by Gaston Migeon, Louvre Museum curator, 1923.

Volume 1. L'Estampe Japonaise … Read more Japanese Prints by 17th & 18th century artists, collected by Gaston Migeon, Louvre Museum curator, 1923.

Volume 1. L'Estampe Japonaise is a classic book series from the Louvre Museum, published by Albert Morancé in 1923, edited by Gaston Migeon, focusing on both color and black & white prints, 17th & 18th century Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) with 36 plates covering different series and artists like Hokusai (1760-1849) and Hiroshige (1797-1858).

The collection resides in a hard sided book front and back, secured with a ribbon to ensure closure. Inside:
• 16-page soft-sided 7.25” x 9.25” booklet containing information about each artist and/or plate
• 36 individual color or black and white plates
• Please see photo of list of artists and number of plates in this collection
• Volume 2 is also listed and separately available.

Found on the top right of the soft-booklet is a small, deco-style monogram from the prior owner. Provenance shared is that the prior owner was an educator who traveled the world during summer breaks, and that she acquired both volumes from the Parisian book stalls during a trip in the 1960s.

This book/collection sits in a framer’s custom-made 12” x 14” conservation encasement created in the early 2000s.

• "Ukiyo-e" translates to "floating world," referring to a transient, hedonistic lifestyle centered on pleasure-seeking, which was popular among the rising merchant class.
• It depicts the hedonistic, urban lifestyle of the era, focusing on beautiful women, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, landscapes, and travel scenes.
• The art primarily showcased urban life, including scenes from pleasure districts, famous travel spots, and popular culture.

This volume/collection, of the 17th and 18th centuries, is a foundational text for studying Japanese prints. It's a significant work in art history, often found in rare book collections, and serves as a catalog for the museum's collection.

Key details about the book; French (English translation provided):

• Header: DOCUMENTS D’ART (Art Documents)
• Book by: Musee du Louve (Louvre Museum)
• Title/Subject: L’Estampe Japonaise (Japanese Prints)
• Author: par Gaston MIGEON, Conservateur au Musse du Louvre (by Gaston MIGEON, Curator at the Louvre Museum)
• Time Period: XVII et XVIII Siecles (17th and 18th Centuries)
• Publisher: ÉDITIONS ALBERT MORANCÉ (Publishing Albert Morance)

• Publisher: Ouvrage Etabli Par Les Soins des Editions Albert Morance, A Paris 30-32, Ruie de Fleurus (Work Prepared by Editions Albert Morance, Paris 30-32, Rue de Fleurus)
• Distributor: LIBRAIRIE CENTRALE D'ART ET D'ARCHITECTURE.ANCIENNE MAISON MOREL FONDEE EN 1780. (Central Art and Architecture Bookstore, former Morel House founded in 1780)
• Copyright: COPYRIGHT BY ALBERT MORANCÉ, 1923.

Gustave Achille Gaston Migeon (1861-1930) was a French historian of the arts of the world.

Book and plates are over 100 years old. Plates are clean except for age-related toning. Hard-sided portfolio has expected antique wear. No tears on pages; all art plates are present. Please all photos provided and ask questions before purchase. See less