Asahi Masahide (1900 - 1956)

Seasons of Japan

SKU: 24001

Asahi Masahide (1900 - 1956)

Seasons of Japan

Name: Seasons of Japan
Brand: Asahi Masahide
SKU: 24001
Price: 1480.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

SKU: 24001

Paper size 22.8 x 19.0 cm (Book)

Original Date 1952

Edition Date 1952

Publisher Dessan-sha

Description Nihon no Kisetsu - Seasons of Japan Book with 20 small prints. Book size 22.8 x 19.0 cm, prints varies from 11 x 11cm to 11 x 15 cm. Published by Dessan-sha in 1952. No.28 out of 50. >BR>In this book, printed on handmade washi paper, Asahi Masahide combines poetry and woodblock prints to represent the four seasons. The 20 tipped-in colour woodblock prints (see details 1 and 2) symbolise the seasons through typically Japanese scenes such as Tanabata festival, hanabi (fireworks), chrysanthemums,…. A small ex-libris and a vignette above the colophon are also tipped-in. Rare. Additional pictures on request : info@sarugallery.com

Condition Covers in mingei (folk-style) with some wear and light discolouration. In very good condition overall. A little occasional foxing to text and some wear to covers. Tipped-in woodblock prints in very good condition.

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