The Persimmon Gatherers

by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

Current Status

The Persimmon Gatherers by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

Harunobu (1724 - 1770) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
The Persimmon Gatherers

Comments - Terrific Harunobu scene of a couple gathering persimmons. The young man holds the beauty on his back as she reaches up to pluck a fruit from the branches hanging over a garden fence. She wears a plum colored kimono with a pink design, and his robe features a wood grain pattern. Lovely detail and soft color in this handsome scene, rarely found in reprint.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

Image Size - Approximately 11 1/8" x 8 1/4" + margins as shown (not measured individually)

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. minor crease in bottom corner. Please see photos for details.

The Persimmon Gatherers by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)
The Persimmon Gatherers by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)