"Hinagata e-awase" ひながた繪合せ (Published by Unsodo) - Kawarazaki Kōdō 河原崎晃洞 (1899-1973) - 日本

Kawarazaki Kōdō 河原崎晃洞 (1899-1973 - "Hinagata e-awase" ひながた繪合せ - Japan - 1938 (Showa 13))

Published by Unsodo

Rare illustrated book featuring an encyclopaedia of Japanese life, with images drawn from everyday life, nature and traditional iconography.
An innovative collection of illustrations, some of which are enhanced with metallic inks (gold and silver).

Famous in pre-war Kyoto, Kawarazaki Kōdō (1899-1973) was a leading illustrator and designer inspired by the Rinpa techniques employed by artists such as Kamisaka Sekka and Furuya Korin.
He is cited in many reference books for the beauty and quality of his work and has produced other elegantly crafted multi-volume works featuring butterflies, fans and decorative motifs.

Dimensions: 33×21cm

The book has some foxing.

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