1963 After Harunobu "Collection of Ancient Poems - Poet Fujiwara No Toshiyuki", Full-Color Print

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A stunning full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Collection of Ancient Poems - Poet Fujiwara No Toshiyuki" by … Read more A stunning full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Collection of Ancient Poems - Poet Fujiwara No Toshiyuki" 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 15 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 8.3"W x 1110"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 Atami Art Museum

This is no melancholy autumn. In the clear fall air, the voluptuous beauty has just emerged from her hot bath. This is another Ukiyo-E version of the court poet Fujiwara No Toshiyuki. See less