Rare: Water Lily (1917) Nymphae Lotus - Tanigami Kônan (1879–1928) - Japan
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Tanigami Kônan’s 1917 original Japanese woodblock-print diptych, ‘Nymphaea lotus’ (Water Lilies), is hand-signed and measures 18.8 × 27.8 cm.
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Tanigami Kônan (1879-1928) - 'Nymphaea lotus' (Water lilies) - Original first edition with full margins and pencil signature - 1917
Description:
Original Japanese woodblock print (diptych) by Nihonga artist Tanigami Kônan (1879-1928), issued in 1917 (Taisho 6) by the renowned publisher Unsōdō in Kyoto.
This print, titled 'Nymphaea lotus' (depicting yellow and white water lilies), is part of the summer volume of the album series Seiyō Sōka Zufu (Album of Western Plants and Flowers). The series is known for its refined woodblock technique, which captures natural details and color transitions.
Features of this particular copy:
• Signature: The print is hand-signed in pencil on both the left and right margins.
• Margins: This copy has the full original margins and is not trimmed. The original central fold of the album is intact.
• Stamps: Equipped with all original seal marks and publisher marks in the margins, confirming the early first edition.
• Condition: Good, fresh condition with strong colors. The subtle color gradations (bokashi) in the leaves and petals are well preserved.
Tanigami Kônan (1879-1928) - 'Nymphaea lotus' (Water lilies) - Original first edition with full margins and pencil signature - 1917
Description:
Original Japanese woodblock print (diptych) by Nihonga artist Tanigami Kônan (1879-1928), issued in 1917 (Taisho 6) by the renowned publisher Unsōdō in Kyoto.
This print, titled 'Nymphaea lotus' (depicting yellow and white water lilies), is part of the summer volume of the album series Seiyō Sōka Zufu (Album of Western Plants and Flowers). The series is known for its refined woodblock technique, which captures natural details and color transitions.
Features of this particular copy:
• Signature: The print is hand-signed in pencil on both the left and right margins.
• Margins: This copy has the full original margins and is not trimmed. The original central fold of the album is intact.
• Stamps: Equipped with all original seal marks and publisher marks in the margins, confirming the early first edition.
• Condition: Good, fresh condition with strong colors. The subtle color gradations (bokashi) in the leaves and petals are well preserved.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Tanigami Kônan (1879–1928)
Title of artwork
Rare: Water Lily (1917) Nymphae Lotus
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Japan
Year
1917
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
18.8 cm
Width
27.8 cm
Depiction/theme
Plants and flowers
Period
1910-1920
