Artist |
Yoshiiku (UTAGAWA) (1833-1904) |
Title |
"The Tale of Shiranui: Volume #56" (Pair) ("Shiranui-Monogatari Jo-Ge") |
Series |
"The Tale of Shiranui" (A 70-plus volume novel set.) |
Date |
1867 |
Publisher |
na |
Carver |
na |
Image Size |
Each volume 4 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 22 pages. |
Impression |
Fine. Skillful "bokashi" shading to faces; "confetti-style" background; crisp, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good. Strong colors. (Light/minimal soiling of interior page's corners; one back cover frayed/worn. No wormage.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Beautiful matching set of manga--the covers of which match up to form an attractive diptych composition. Inside, over 40 pages of black-lined woodblocks, mostly diptychs, with text. Generally fine condition. |
Item # |
BG-222 |
Price |
$175 set |