Gathering Spring Greens

by Gekko (1859 - 1920)

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Gathering Spring Greens  by Gekko (1859 - 1920)

Original Gekko (1859 - 1920) Japanese Woodblock Print
Gathering Spring Greens

Series; Gekko's Essays

Gekko's Essays - Begun in 1886, "Gekko's Essays" (Zuihitsu) is a wonderful series encompassing a wide range of subjects. Gekko depicts figures from history and mythology, including famous beauties, poets, scholars, and warriors, along with a few supernatural creatures. These handsome designs are rendered in Gekko's distinctive painterly style, with soft washes of color and flowing calligraphic line work, expertly printed by Matsuki Heikichi to capture these qualities. The series was completed by 1887, but woodblocks are found with dates up to 1899, proving the popularity of the designs, which continued to be printed. A great choice to collect or display.

Gathering Spring Greens - Charming scene of a beauty and a young girl gathering spring greens. The girl bends down to pluck the tender leaves to place in the basket carried by her companion. The woman looks up as several women approach beyond the hill, chatting and gesturing to each other. An attractive spring scene with soft shading in the hills and water, and a bird flying past at right.

Artist - Gekko (1859 - 1920)

Image Size - 12 3/4" x 8 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few small holes and thinning spots, repaired. Diagonal crease near lower third of page. Creasing, slight soiling. Please see photos for details.

Gathering Spring Greens  by Gekko (1859 - 1920)
Gathering Spring Greens  by Gekko (1859 - 1920)

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