Pictures of Dances - Charming print from an 1899 series by Meiji artist Tsukioka Koun illustrating a variety of dances. These attractive designs feature colorful figures set against more subdued backgrounds, focusing attention on the characters while suggesting a setting. The title cartouche of each print has a different embossed pattern in the background. Beautifully drawn and printed with fine line work and detail, including soft bokashi shading. Some prints feature additional embossing in the subject or accents of mica or metallic pigment. A rarely seen series.

Pictures of Dances - Charming print from an 1899 series by Meiji artist Tsukioka Koun illustrating a variety of kabuki dances. These attractive designs feature colorful figures set against more subdued backgrounds, focusing attention on the characters while suggesting a setting. The title cartouche of each print has a different embossed pattern in the background. Beautifully drawn and printed with fine line work and detail, including fine bokashi shading. Some prints feature additional embossing in the subject or touches of mica. A rarely seen series and a nice choice to collect or display

Artist - Tsukioka Koun (active circa 1900)

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

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. A few creases and spots, staining at edge. Please see photos for details.