Catalog record · 目録番号 136055
This hand-coloured Japanese woodcut of an owl forms part of a collection of prints, drawings and paintings of owls am
Catalog note / 解説
This hand-coloured Japanese woodcut of an owl forms part of a collection of prints, drawings and paintings of owls amassed by the poet and shcolar Walter Strachan (1903-1994).Many were one-off gifts or greetings; some were proofs from artist books. This hand-coloured Japanese woodcut is an unusual addition to Strachan’s collection, being a 19th-century rather than a contemporary print. The woodcut technique originated in China but has a strong tradition in Japan. Strachan was fascinated by the art of the book. His interest was inspired by a visit to an exhibition of artists’ books at the National Gallery in London in May 1945. In due course he wrote many articles on the subject, as well as…
Image record / 画像情報
VAM · 19th century · vam
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