C1918

Roses

Artist:

Tanigami Konan (1879 - 1928)

Woodblock of Roses by Tanigami Konan from the series, Seiyo Soka Zofu, or a Pictorial Book of Western Flowers. The woodblock process requires a separate block for virtually every colour. A simple subject by Japanese standards would usually use up to nine … Read Full Description

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S/N: JWB-SSZO-125–230457

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Categories: JAPANESE WOODBLOCKS, Birds, Botanical, Designs etc., PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHS

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Full Title:

Roses

Date:

C1918

Artist:

Tanigami Konan (1879 - 1928)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Woodblock.

Image Size:

330mm

x 225mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1918

Description:

Woodblock of Roses by Tanigami Konan from the series, Seiyo Soka Zofu, or a Pictorial Book of Western Flowers.

The woodblock process requires a separate block for virtually every colour. A simple subject by Japanese standards would usually use up to nine different blocks. A key block would be cut first, giving the outlines of the image drawn by the artist.

Tanigami Konan (1879 - 1928)

Japanese wood block artist was born 1879 in Hyogo prefecture and is best known for his beautiful wood block prints of birds and flowers. He was the first Japanese born artist to paint Western flowers in the series. Seiyo Soka Zofu, (A Picture Album of Western Plants and Flowers). The series depicts flowers in full bloom .

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