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.

Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast! - Handsome depiction of Wake no Kiyomaro kneeling in prayer before a Shinto altar at Usa Hachiman Shrine. He wears a flowing brown tunic over a pink robe and white pants, and a court cap, a staff of office in his outstretched hands. The altar is set with bowls and pots of filled with offerings, and a vase holding evergreen foliage. Lovely detail in the architectural setting.

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 couple tiny wormholes, repaired. Toning, soiling and a few faint stains near bottom edge, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

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