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A set of eight Japanese Meiji Era woodblock prints

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
A set of eight Japanese Meiji Era woodblock prints
Japanese, Late 19th Century
Frames: Small: Height 40cm, width 31cm, depth 1cm - Prints: 25cm x 17cm
Medium: Height 49cm, width 37cm, depth 1cm - Prints: 35cm x 24cm
Large: Height 52cm, width 37cm, depth 1cm - Prints: 35cm x 22cm

Made during Japan's prolific years of artistic production and cultural, social, economic, and political change, these exceptional woodblock prints, eight in total, depict a series of beautiful female figures, in sumptuous garments and dresses, in idyllic Japanese settings and engaged in the pleasures of aristocratic lifestyle. The Meiji period say a vast increase in the production of works such as these prints, which in turn had a significant impact on European art from the nineteenth century onwards. This beautiful set, a calming collection of portraits and decorative works, are an eminently desirable collection of these fine works.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Paper.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	17035B
Incollect Reference #:	652447

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.