After Suzuki Harunobu - Late 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Women in Fields

Description

After Suzuki Harunobu - Original Late 19th Century Japanese Woodblock. On paper laid on backing paper and with a layer of tracing paper folded over which has a short description of the artist. This picture has been reproduced from Harunobu's original autograph. Unsigned. Staining to bottom right corner of picture. Discolouration and tears to bottom edge of backing paper, but main image remains unaffected.

Suzuki Harunobu (c. 1725 – 7 July 1770) was a Japanese designer of woodblock print artist in the Ukiyo-e style. He was an innovator, the first to produce full-colour prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu used many special techniques, and depicted a wide variety of subjects, from classical poems to contemporary beauties. Like many artists of his day, Harunobu also produced a number of shunga, or erotic images. During his lifetime and shortly afterwards, many artists imitated his style. A few, such as Harushige, even boasted of their ability to forge the work of the great master. Much about Harunobu's life is unknown.

Size

30.2 x 19.9cm (11.9" x 7.8")
Sheet: 37.5 x 26.9cm (14.8" x 10.6")

Collection Information

From a collection of late 19th century Asian prints on paper and silk, all signed in Chinese or Japanese characters. Collection Code 19A

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