Toshisen ehon (Gogon ritsu). Ancient China through the eyes of Hokusai
Takai, Ranzan [author]; Katsushika, Hokusai [illustrator]
From Kagerou Bunko (ABAJ, ILAB), Tokyo, Japan
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AbeBooks Seller since 17 June 2015
From Kagerou Bunko (ABAJ, ILAB), Tokyo, Japan
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 17 June 2015
About this Item
A high-quality selection of Tang dynasty-era poems. The sixth of seven parts. A complete five volume set, with 44 single-page and 14 double-page black-and-white woodblock Illustrations by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). The poetic compendium captures the baroque qualities of his blossoming artistry. The dynamic, rich and vivid images bear witness to the Japanese vision of China and its culture. For the landscapes, Hokusai uses techniques reminiscent of classical monochrome ink painting. For the seascape, he creates a depiction of a jonk, or a Chinese flat-bottomed sailing ship. Among the multiple genre scenes, one can see emblematic Chinese creatures: a peacock, a camel and a tiger, which Hokusai appears to never have seen in real life, but which are still recognisable and adorable in his rendering. 22,4 x 15,1 cm. 15, 15, 15, 15, 13 leaves. Original paper wrappers. Japanese fukuro toji binding. Title slips are missing. Stains on the wrappers. Otherwise clean and nice copy. Text in Japanese. . Seller Inventory # 1028
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Title: Toshisen ehon (Gogon ritsu). Ancient China ...
Publisher: Edo (Tokyo): Kobayashi Shinbei, Tempo 4 (1833).
Publication Date: 1833
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Near Fine
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