Realize One's Parental Love, 1880

by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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Realize One's Parental Love, 1880 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Original Meiji era Japanese Woodblock Print
Realize One's Parental Love, 1880

Comments - Unusual medical print depicting the first seven stages of pregnancy. Wearing a simple red underskirt, each woman has a transparent or cutaway view of the womb illustrating the growth of a pregnancy, from the first stage at far right to the seventh stage at lower left. Each carries a different flower, including an iris, a cherry blossom, a hydrangea, and flowering plum and cherry branches. An intriguing and interesting design representing the Meiji interest in science and medicine. A rare design, one we've never come across before.

Artist - Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 18 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels. Horizontal centerfold in each panel. Small loss at one top corner, a few small holes, repaired. Slight creasing and soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Realize One's Parental Love, 1880 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)
Realize One's Parental Love, 1880 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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