Man Eating; Grinning Woman; Man with a Broken Egg; Blind Man

by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

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Man Eating; Grinning Woman; Man with a Broken Egg; Blind Man by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Original Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Japanese Woodblock Print
Man Eating; Grinning Woman; Man with a Broken Egg; Blind Man

Series; One Hundred Faces: Supplement to Thirty-two Faces, 1883

One Hundred Faces: Supplement to Thirty-two Faces - Intriguing woodblock from a series by Kiyochika illustrating various facial expressions, emotional states, and occupations. Each design features four bust-length portraits, portraying men, women and children in a highly realistic manner. The success of Kiyochika's 1882 series, "Thirty-two Faces, New Edition," led to the creation of a supplement in 1883 depicting an additional hundred faces. Today prints from both series are fairly rare. Carefully observed and drawn, these expressive and colorful designs provide an interesting record of the human condition.

Artist - Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at top corner from previous mounting. Loss at top corner, repaired. Slight toning, a few creases and small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Man Eating; Grinning Woman; Man with a Broken Egg; Blind Man by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)
Man Eating; Grinning Woman; Man with a Broken Egg; Blind Man by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

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