No. 84034861

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T. Kiyonaga - Ukiyo-e Printing of KIYONAGA - SHUNGA - 1985
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T. Kiyonaga - Ukiyo-e Printing of KIYONAGA - SHUNGA - 1985

First you have to know that this copy is normally not for sale ; this a special publication distributed only to registered members as a research for Ukiyo-e research ( It's noted at the back of the booklet) They have been edited for Universities, Reseach Institutes or University Library. Only 300 copies in a luxuous box, covered with dark blue - black cloth , title on the box with Japanese paper ( incrusted with fibers ) , the book is covered with a yellow silk with pattern . It opens like an accordion ( total opened 4 m 32 ) One face contained 22 plates, old woodcuts black and white dedicated to the Japanese know-how with Art Craftmans or traditionnal Japanese art ( like the Geishas, Samourais ) The other face is dedicated to one of the master of Ukiyo-e shunga ,Torii Kiyonaga ( 1752 - 1815 ) , He is considered as one of the most influencial artist ; he innovated a lot and his works are masterpieces. 12 plates, 36 x 25 cm, reprinted on high quality paper ( to restitute the best Kiyonaga's work) The booklet is complete , with a biography, commentaries on each plates. ( yellowed stains on each sheet ) The book stayed excellent to as new, The box has an edge discolored and one part at the back ( photos) Endly, you will note that others masters, like Utamaro or Harunobu & others ) have also a book Rarity.

No. 84034861

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T. Kiyonaga - Ukiyo-e Printing of KIYONAGA - SHUNGA - 1985

T. Kiyonaga - Ukiyo-e Printing of KIYONAGA - SHUNGA - 1985

First you have to know that this copy is normally not for sale ; this a special publication distributed only to registered members as a research for Ukiyo-e research ( It's noted at the back of the booklet)
They have been edited for Universities, Reseach Institutes or University Library.
Only 300 copies in a luxuous box, covered with dark blue - black cloth , title on the box with Japanese paper ( incrusted with fibers ) , the book is covered with a yellow silk with pattern .
It opens like an accordion ( total opened 4 m 32 )
One face contained 22 plates, old woodcuts black and white dedicated to the Japanese know-how
with Art Craftmans or traditionnal Japanese art ( like the Geishas, Samourais )
The other face is dedicated to one of the master of Ukiyo-e shunga ,Torii Kiyonaga ( 1752 - 1815 ) , He is considered as one of the most influencial artist ; he innovated a lot and his works are masterpieces.
12 plates, 36 x 25 cm, reprinted on high quality paper ( to restitute the best Kiyonaga's work)
The booklet is complete , with a biography, commentaries on each plates. ( yellowed stains on each sheet )
The book stayed excellent to as new, The box has an edge discolored and one part at the back ( photos)

Endly, you will note that others masters, like Utamaro or Harunobu & others ) have also a book

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