源氏五十四帖　橋姫 The Fifty-Four Chapters of Genji, Chapter 45: Princess of the Bridge - 1893 (Meiji 26) - Ogata Gekkō 尾形月耕 (1859 – 1920) - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Good condition, has some creases and dirt.

Gekko's Fifty-four Chapters of the Tale of Genj:
Handsome woodblock from Gekko's beautiful series, "Fifty-four Chapters of the Tale of Genji." Each design illustrates a chapter from Murasaki's classic Japanese novel, "The Tale of Genji." These wonderful prints feature scenes of upper-class courtly life, beautifully drawn with flowing calligraphic lines and soft colors. Gekko's images are a unique union of traditional subjects and a modern artistic sensibility. These fine woodblocks have a distinct sense of personality, and the beautiful settings reflect the classic landscape and architecture of life in the Heian era. Some designs include deluxe publishing techniques such as burnishing or embossing. A great interpretation of this timeless tale, Gekko's Genji prints are a wonderful choice to collect or display.

Author:
Ogata Gekkō (尾形月耕; 1859 – 1 October 1920) was a Japanese artist best known as a painter and a designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. He was self-taught in art, won numerous national and international prizes, and was one of the earliest Japanese artists to win an international audience.


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