BAIREI, K.
Bairei Gakan (Drawing methods of Bairei).
Osaka, Meiji 36 [1903]. Printed by Chinzei, published by Shigemoto. 7 volumes. 8vo (217 x 132mm). With well over 100 coloured double page woodblock printed plates measuring 220 x 265mm. 7 orihon folding albums in green brocade covered boards.

A fine complete set in the original clasped chitsu case with printed title labels. The 7 albums mostly show flowers and animal life, occasionally landscapes and Japanese people. The work spans the full breath of Bairei's subjects. Kõno Bairei (1844-1895) was a Japanese style painter who lived in Kyoto. "His style is full of strong brush strokes, traditional charm and sensitivity. He was especially adept at drawing and illustrating birds and flowers in the Kacho style... " (Roberts, Dictionary of Japanese artists p. 8). Mitchell p. 216 (not giving a date).
 

EUR 2,300.00
USD 2,900.00

Item nr. 7713

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