Sekino Jun'ichirô (1914 - 1988)

Fireflies

SKU: M-262

Sekino Jun'ichirô (1914 - 1988)

Fireflies

Name: Fireflies
Brand: Sekino Jun'ichirô
SKU: M-262
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: M-262

Paper size 22.8 x 63.5 cm

Edition Date 1975

Description Hotaru (螢) Fireflies, from the series Maiko junikagetsu - Twelve months of Maiko Paper size: 22.8 x 63.5 cm. Number 170 from an edition of 175, self-printed ca. 1975. Print details in pencil in the bottom margin. Fireflies refer to chapter 25 of Genji Monogatari: Tamazakura, foster child of Prince Genji does not want to see or be seen by any of her suitors. Prince Hotaru, younger brother of Genji presents himself and Genji releases fireflies (hotaru), so that the prince can have a glimpse of Tamazakura. It works and Prince Hotaru is quite taken to her......

Condition Fine impression, colours and condition. Some tape marks on the reverse.