Sotatsu - Gwashu - The Collection of the Works by Sotatsu

Japan Fine Arts Association

Published by The Shimbi Shoin, Tokyo, 1913

About this Item

Art reproduction book published by the Shimbi Shoin, June 1913, folio (19 x 13 1/2 in - 48.5 x 34 cm), stiff paper covers, front cover illustrated, 2 page introduction in Japanese, 2 frontispiece plates, listing of plates in Japanese and English, 50 plates reproducing Sotatsu's works, string tied, reads Japanese style from back to front. All plates are on thick paper and printed in black and white using the collotype printing process. The two frontispiece plates are printed front and back on a single sheet. All other plates are printed on one side of the sheet only. The plates are grouped and each grouping is preceded by a tissue guard with descriptive information in Japanese and English. This publication was issued to commemorate and exhibition of Sotatsu's work sponsored by the Japan Fine Arts Association and held in 1913. Sotatsu Tawaraya was a 17th century Japanese artist and is said to be the inspiration for the Korin School. ~ Condition. The book is in Very Good+ condition. The binding is tight and the contents are clean and free of faults. No staining or foxing. On the Japanese title page there is a tipped on 1 x 2 inch lable which appears to be some from of inventory notation. While folding case is present it is in very poor condition. It is completely disassembled and now in three pieces. ~~ More information, to include digital pictures, available on request. Seller Inventory # 1913070502

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sotatsu - Gwashu - The Collection of the ...

Publisher: The Shimbi Shoin, Tokyo

Publication Date: 1913

Illustrator: Sotatsu Tawaraya

Condition: Very Good