読書する子供と草鞋を編む人物 - 富岡鉄斎 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Single 24 × 32 cm color woodblock print by Tomioka Tessai, showing a child reading a book and a figure knitting sandals, published in 1891 in the album Tsu no Nishiki; not a hand-painted work, not accompanied by the album or cover, with a central vertical fold and signs of aging such as browning and stains, and tears/chips at the left edge; frame not included.
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Portrait of a person by Tomioka Tessai. A single sheet from the 1891 (Meiji 24) multi-color woodblock print collected in The Capital’s Brocade.
A simple, warm work depicting a child reading a book and a person beside them weaving straw sandals. The expressions of the figures and the craftsmanship are captured with flowing lines; pale colors and generous margins emphasize a scene of quiet daily life. In the upper left, there is the title and seal, and a red seal reading “Tomioka Hyakuren.”
The accompanying volume The Capital’s Brocade is also housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Inventory number: RP-P-2005-531.
Dimensions are about 24 × 32 cm. The book itself, its cover, and the colophon are not included; this listing is for a single sheet only. The year 1891 is the publication year of the book; the actual print year of this sheet is not confirmed. It is a woodblock print, not a hand-drawn work.
There is a central vertical crease, and overall there is aging with fading and slight dirtiness; stains near the top and around the characters. There are tears and small chips on the left edge, as well as folds. Please check the front and back photos for detailed condition.
Frame is not included.
Portrait of a person by Tomioka Tessai. A single sheet from the 1891 (Meiji 24) multi-color woodblock print collected in The Capital’s Brocade.
A simple, warm work depicting a child reading a book and a person beside them weaving straw sandals. The expressions of the figures and the craftsmanship are captured with flowing lines; pale colors and generous margins emphasize a scene of quiet daily life. In the upper left, there is the title and seal, and a red seal reading “Tomioka Hyakuren.”
The accompanying volume The Capital’s Brocade is also housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Inventory number: RP-P-2005-531.
Dimensions are about 24 × 32 cm. The book itself, its cover, and the colophon are not included; this listing is for a single sheet only. The year 1891 is the publication year of the book; the actual print year of this sheet is not confirmed. It is a woodblock print, not a hand-drawn work.
There is a central vertical crease, and overall there is aging with fading and slight dirtiness; stains near the top and around the characters. There are tears and small chips on the left edge, as well as folds. Please check the front and back photos for detailed condition.
Frame is not included.
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Artist
富岡鉄斎
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
読書する子供と草鞋を編む人物
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Fair condition
Height
24 cm
Width
32 cm
Period
19th century
Dynastic style/period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Provenance
Private collection
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