Pheasants and Peach Blossoms Surimono

by Shunman (1757 - 1820)

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Pheasants and Peach Blossoms Surimono  by Shunman (1757 - 1820)

Shunman (1757 - 1820) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Pheasants and Peach Blossoms Surimono

Series; Seven Bird and Flower Prints for the Fuyoren of Kanuma in Shimotsuke Province

Surimono - Surimono are an exclusive subcategory of Japanese woodblock prints. Poetry clubs commissioned these designs for distribution to a small audience of members, most often as New Year's greetings. These privately published images included a wonderful range of subjects and lavish printing techniques such as embossing, burnishing, and metallic pigments. Since surimono were not sold commercially, the print runs were very small and original Edo era surimono are incredibly rare in the market today.

During the 1890s, publishers reprinted some of the most popular designs by famous artists like Hokkei, Gakutei, Hokusai and others. In keeping with the surimono tradition, the Meiji printings were equally exquisite, printed with the finest inks and embellished with embossing, lacquered pigments, and other design features. In some cases, the original Edo era prints no longer exist, making the Meiji reprints the only record of these subjects. These fascinating and beautifully printed images continue to delight collectors today.

Pheasants and Peach Blossoms Surimono - Attractive print of a male pheasant standing on a small mound showing off his plumage, while a hen peers out from under his long tailfeathers. A peach tree with delicate blossoms makes a nice backdrop. Includes burnishing on the male pheasant's chest, and a mica pigment in the center of the blossoms that has oxidized to a darker tone.

Artist - Shunman (1757 - 1820)

Image Size - 7 3/4" x 7"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Light toning, slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Pheasants and Peach Blossoms Surimono  by Shunman (1757 - 1820)
Pheasants and Peach Blossoms Surimono  by Shunman (1757 - 1820)

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