Bunsen gafu (Bunsen's painting manual)

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Bunsen gafu ["Bunsen's painting manual"]

Seki, Bunsen [illustrated by].

[Ōsaka]: Kawachiya Kihē, Ansei 2 [1855]. 

The nihen (second selection) of Seki Bunsen's painting manual, featuring illustrations of landscapes, people, mythological figures, birds and flowers. This copy has been woodblock-printed in more subdued tones than other Meiji editions (which sport bright pink hues), suggesting that it is an early printing. A beautiful album by an important Maruyama-Shijō School artist.

Nihen (second selection). One four-hole-bound (yotsumetoji) volume, complete, on double leaves, traditional East Asian binding style (fukurotoji). Original wrappers worn and with ink marks, mounted daisen title chipped and rubbed. Occasional thumbing, browning, small wormholes, ink marks, and creases internally. 19 leaves. 22.1 x 15.7 cm.

Bunsen gafu (Bunsen's painting manual)
Price: $580.00 (USD)