Noga Taikan, Complete Volume 5 with 40 Woodblock Prints, 1926

by Tsukioka Kogyo (1869 - 1927)

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Noga Taikan, Complete Volume 5 with 40 Woodblock Prints, 1926 by Tsukioka Kogyo (1869 - 1927)

Original Tsukioka Kogyo (1869 - 1927) Japanese Woodblock Print Volume
Noga Taikan (A Great Collection of Noh Pictures)
Complete Volume 5 with 40 Woodblock Prints, 1926
A Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction

Kogyo's Noga Taikan - Kogyo was at work on his last great series "Noga Taikan" when he died in 1927. This large work, comprising 200 prints, was published in five volumes, with Kogyo completing four volumes before his death and his student Matsuno Sofu finishing the last volume released, which was actually Volume 1. In this beautiful series Kogyo departed from his normally plain white backgrounds and designed a group of prints with softly colored backgrounds and richly colored, dynamic figures. Many images are detailed with touches of metallic pigment, capturing the elegance of the sumptuous Noh costumes. With excellent detail and the highest printing standards, these designs are exceptional in his career.

Complete Volume 5 with 40 Woodblock Prints, 1926 - This is a complete Volume 5 from Kogyo's series "Noga Taikan" (A Great Collection of Noh Pictures). It comprises 40 prints, each with a tissue paper cover page identifying and describing the subject in Japanese, and a table of contents. The brocade cloth covers feature a flower and scroll design, with black and white endpapers depicting a Noh stage, bound with cord ties and metal brads. A wonderful and rare opportunity to acquire a fine, complete volume as originally published. These opportunities don't come along often - don't miss it!

Artist - Tsukioka Kogyo (1869 - 1927)
Size - Each print 10" x 14"; overall size 10 1/4" x 14 3/4" x 5/8"
Condition - Prints with excellent color and detail as shown. Some prints have a few spots or marks. One print has a small ink blotch in the background. Tissue paper cover pages toned and spotted, some have creasing. Binding intact. Cloth covers worn with losses at edges and fraying. Please see photos for details.

Examples from the Set

 

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