Japanese Print "The Elephant Dream" by Keisai Eisen
Artist:Keisai Eisen
Title:The Elephant Dream
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Source:Japanese Art Open Database
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Sunday, 5 February 2006 Kuchi-e: The Elephant Dream Artist: Tomioka Eisen Format: Aiban yoko-e: 9" x 13" approx Subject: Another strange design from Eisen with a girl daydreaming of three Elephants marching. Tomioka Eisen was born in Nagano prefecture under the name of Hidetaro. He went to Tokyo to study drafting and was employed by the army as a civilian. Later he resigned from the army and became a full time illustrator. Most of his works were illustrations for newspapers, journals and kuchi-e. Date: c.1900 Condition: Fine. Never folded. Colour: Fine Impression: Fine with lacquer on the girl's hair and burnishing. Estimated Value: ｣150 - ｣250