Catalog record · 目録番号 102228
Important collection of original drawings by Kyosai laid into two accordion albums, opening horiz...
Print by Kawanabe Kyosai, 河鍋暁斎 (Kawanabe KYOSAI) (1870)
Catalog note / 解説
An important collection of original drawings by Kyosai laid into two accordion albums, opening horizontally, 13.5 x 10 inches. Approx 157 drawings ( one signed and sealed; one signed and dated [ 6th October Meiji 3,1870 ]; and one signed ). After the date is the place: Shinobazu keidai Mikawatei, the garden of a temple ( Bentendo Hall ( ?) at Shinobazu pond, Ueno Park; Mikawatei being a restaurant. And the signature: Seisei Kyosai sui butsu rei hitsu, the drawing of Amida painted when drunk. Some drawings are from life, others seem to be memory drawings of his work, but most are preliminary ideas for books, prints or paintings. Many of Kyosai’s favourite subjects are represented including:…
Image record / 画像情報
KRUML · 1870 · kruml
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