Series; Thirty Great Modern Loyalists
Thirty Great Modern Loyalists - This interesting shin-hanga series features portraits of noted Japanese loyalists by several different artists. All include an embossed seal in the margin reading "Kinno Bunka Shinko-kai" or "Association of True Imperial Culture," which may have commissioned the series. Some, but not all, of the prints have an embossed Watanabe Publisher "F" seal in the margin, so the series likely dates circa 1934 - 1941, although it is not known if Watanabe published all the designs in the group. We have seen very few examples from this series before. An unusual series, beautifully printed.
Portrait of the Poet Raisanyo, circa 1930s - Interesting shin-hanga design of the 18th century poet Raisanyo and his mother enjoying the blossoming cherry trees. He kneels at the elderly woman's side, a fan in hand. Delicate white cherry blossoms petals are scattered across the green grass. An attractive design.
Publisher - Watanabe, with embossed "F" seal in left margin, in use 1934 - 1941
Sealed - Embossed "Kinno Bunka Shinko-kai" seal in right margin (Association of True Imperial Culture)
Artist - Shin-hanga & Modern artist (not read)
Image Size - 9 5/8" x 14 3/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning and spotting, a few creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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