Moon Reading; Yoshitoshi Japanese Woodblock Print

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Moon Reading; Yoshitoshi Japanese Woodblock Print

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Sold Date: 11/09/2006
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

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Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Japanese Woodblock
Reading by the Moon

Reading by the Moon

Low opening bid, no reserve- These original antique prints are starting at a super low opening bid of $125 tonight. Similar prints are regularly sold in the $400 - $550 range. Bid now to win an original antique Japanese print for your home, office, or collection.

19th Century Figural Prints- The 19th century was a time of great popularity for woodblock prints in Japan. While Hokusai and Hiroshige dominated the landscape print field, artists like Kuniyoshi, Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Kunichika and others were in the forefront of the figural print genre. These stunning prints from the kabuki, daily life, portraits of courtesans and samurai and famous scenes of Japan were hugely popular. New releases by the most famous artists were so anticipated that buyers lined up the morning a print was to be first offered. These beautiful antique prints are treasures from the Edo culture in its most decadent period. From portraits of stunning beauties to scenes of fighting samurai, these prints transport the viewer to another time, a place as compelling as it is unusual to us in the modern world.

Comments- Fine, original Yoshitoshi depiction of Zi Lou, a disciple of Confucius. Zi Lou was one of China's Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety. Born from a poor family and self-educated, Zi Lou carried large bags over long distances to his parents, securing his status as a paragon of filial piety. he is shown reading and carrying a sack of rice for his parents. Beautiful print with soft color and exquisite detail.

Signed- Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Image size- 8 3/4" x 13"
Condition- Good color and detail in this old print. No holes, tears, or repairs to report. Slightly toned, as shown (see photo). Nice embossing on the man's knapsack and in the cartouche in the upper right. This print has been trimmed to the subject with the narrow piece of paper added along the edge for framing.

Detail of this Print

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