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A set of eight Japanese Meiji era woodblock prints

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
A set of eight Japanese Meiji era woodblock prints
Japanese, Late 19th Century
Frames: Small: Height 50cm, width 37cm, depth 1.5cm - Prints 35cm x 24cm
Large: Height 52cm, width 38cm, depth 1.5cm - Prints 35cm x 22cm

This remarkable and fantastic woodblock prints are a set of eight, dating from Meiji Era Japan. During this time Japan underwent substantial political, economic, and social change, and the country's artistic output and production similarly expanded and developed, with prints and visual arts in particular enjoying a real period of flourishing. In turn, works such as these had a significant impact on the development as Western art, as European artists adopted Japanese artists' unique style and use of colour and pattern. These excellent works include beautiful female portraits, images of women themselves painting, depictions of wrestling, and mythological scenes. They make a fascinating collection, demonstrative of the range, artistry, and skill of 19th century Japanese artistic production.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Paper.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	17035C
Incollect Reference #:	652448

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.