Comic Print with Elephant

by Yoshifuji (1828 - 1889)

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Comic Print with Elephant by Yoshifuji (1828 - 1889)

Original Yoshifuji (1828 - 1889) Japanese Woodblock Print
Comic Print with Elephant

Series; Modern Children, 1866

Comic Print with Elephant - Intriguing print from a comic Yoshifuji series featuring multiple small figures or scenes on one page, printed in blue violet only. This print includes an elephant that seems to be wearing a jar or pot at lower left, next to a row of rulers. Just above, a smoking man chats with a fellow who has a koto bridge for a head. An amusing subject we've only offered once before. This print features hand coloring.

Artist - Yoshifuji (1828 - 1889)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9 1/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Small wormhole, repaired. Toning, slight soiling, a few ink marks. Please see photos for details.

Comic Print with Elephant by Yoshifuji (1828 - 1889)
Comic Print with Elephant by Yoshifuji (1828 - 1889)

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