Catalog record · 目録番号 108944

A Comparison of Flowers

Artist / 作者: Shibata Zeshin柴田是眞
Date / 年代: 1890
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / kruml
Digital image / 画像: 2415 × 1692 px
Published by / 公開者: 森川ミドリ

Catalog note / 解説

A fine original drawing in sumi and colour for the series Hana kurabe, “A Comparison of Flowers” published by Shugyokudo between c 1875 – 1890. The set of 120 prints was issued in groups of 12 enclosed in paper wrappers. This design shows an unidentified plant with purple-black berries – possibly a variety of elderberry. On thin paper 7.25 x 10.5 in; 18.5 x 26.5 cms. Signed Zeshin and an indication for where the Shin seal should go. Sold together with the published print. Backed and with centre fold. Signed Zeshin and Shin seal. Status: Available

Image record / 画像情報

KRUML · 1890 · kruml

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