A Special Boston Collection - We are excited to share with you a special collection of Meiji era designs, original shin-hanga prints, and high quality reprints. During a recent trip to Boston, we purchased the remaining stock from a gallery specializing in Japanese woodblock prints. This Boston gallery opened in the mid 1920's and went out of business in 1933 during the Great Depression. The original owner's daughter had kept the prints safely stored for more than 75 years! These terrific works are in wonderful condition, looking almost as if they came straight from the publisher. A real treasure trove of pre-WWII prints, with original designs ranging from classic poem slips, serene landscapes, charming birds and flowers, and popular silhouette scenes, to reprints of masterworks by Hiroshige. A great opportunity to purchase an excellent early 20th century woodblock at a low Fuji Arts price!

Barei Gakan - Terrific image from a series called "Barei Gakan" featuring subjects taken primarily from nature. These lovely designs include serene landscapes, delicate blossoms, wonderful animals and insects, and even a few scholars and warriors. Beautifully drawn with flowing, calligraphic line work and soft coloring, giving them the look of ink and wash paintings. These handsome scenes capture the world around us in quiet moments of beauty. A great choice to collect or display.

Artist - Bairei (1844 - 1895)

Image Size - 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Some prints have slight soiling or a few minor creases at edges. Please see photos for a sense of individual detail. Generally in nice to very nice condition overall.