1963 After Harunobu "Collection of Ancient Poems - Poet Shunzei's Work", Full-Color Print

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A stunning full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Collection of Ancient Poems - Poet Shunzei's Work" by Harunobu … Read more A stunning full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Collection of Ancient Poems - Poet Shunzei's Work" by Harunobu (died on the 15th of June in 1770 in downtown Edo, former name of Tokyo). Comes from a rare Collection of 24 Masterpieces by Harunobu. Produced & published by Shuei-Sha, Tokyo, in December 1963. Printers: Toppan Printing Co., LTD. Printed on one side. Attached at the top to a board of heavy textured paper, covered with lighter sheet of paper for protection, numbered 14 on the label on the front of the cover. Excellent condition - minor edge wear on the board and cover, never framed, ready to be framed. Copy of commentaries (below) in Japanese and English is included.

Overall (folded) 12.55"W x 18.20"H
Overall (unfolded) 25"W x 18.20"H
Image 8.2"W x 11.05"H

Commentaries on the piece by Ukiyo-e Art consultants & editors Dr. Kiyoshi Shibui and Mr. Sadao Kikuchi:

Harunobu: Signed
Printer: Unsigned
In the possession of Tokyo National Museum

The pitch-black background is Harunobu's invention but another artist Koryusai, practices the same craft too. The extremely dangling touch of the girl's apparel and the young man's naive carriage are all telltale Harunobu. The plum blossoms add a placid seasonal lyricism. The spirit of the picture is borrowed from poet Shunzei's famous verse about plum blossoms. See less