Butterfly and Blossoms

by Morimoto Tokaku (Meiji era artist)

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Butterfly and Blossoms by Morimoto Tokaku (Meiji era artist)

Original Meiji era Japanese Woodblock Print
Butterfly and Blossoms

An Album of Insect Pictures (Churui gafu), 1910

An Album of Insect Pictures - In 1910, Unsodo published "An Album of Insect Pictures" (Churui gafu) featuring woodblock prints by Morimoto Tokaku. These lovely designs feature nicely detailed insects in their natural habitats, among plants and flowers. The Sackler-Freer Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution has this volume in their collection. A great choice for display.

Artist - Morimoto Tokaku (Meiji era artist)

Image Size - 7" x 10 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels. A couple light creases at edges. A couple prints have faint toning, a couple small spots, or a few small indents. Please see photos for details. Generally in good to nice condition overall.

Butterfly and Blossoms by Morimoto Tokaku (Meiji era artist)
Butterfly and Blossoms by Morimoto Tokaku (Meiji era artist)

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