Japanese Print "World of Art - Bijutsu Sekai Vol.20 (e-hon)" by Kono Bairei
Artist:Kono Bairei
Title:World of Art - Bijutsu Sekai Vol.20 (e-hon)
Date:The series of 25 volumes which was published during 1890-94.
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Description:
"Bijutsu Sekai" (The World of Art) Vol.20. Picture album series compiled by Seitei WATANABE introducing the works of well known artists in Meiji era and Seitei himself. The series also includes the designs by Edo old masters such as Okyo, Utamaro and Hokusai. These designs were transferred to woodblock prints mostly from paintings. 6 double page, 7 single page and 1 triple page illustrations by Keinen, Bairei, Katei etc. in this volume. Last 8 pages explain the old writing instruments case called "yatate" which was carried by travellers.