Series; Brocades of the Capital (Miyako no nishiki), 1900 - 1901
Brocades of the Capital - Handsome design from Kogyo's "Brocades of the Capital" (Miyako no nishiki), a rarely seen series of twelve prints depicting a variety of subjects. Departing from his traditional Noh subjects, this group includes beauties and other performances, such as marionettes, kabuki, and a wind ensemble, along with festival celebrations. Several prints from the series are illustrated in the 2010 book "The Beauty of Silence: Japanese No & Nature Prints by Tsukioka Kogyo, 1869 - 1967." An interesting complement to Kogyo's more well-known Noh series.
Artist - Tsukioka Kogyo (1869 - 1927)
Image Size - 8 3/4" x 13" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Vertical centerfold. Wrinkling, creasing, slight soiling. Please see photos for details.
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