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Narcissuses by Watanabe Kazan (1793 - 1841)

Original Watanabe Kazan (1793 - 1841) Japanese Woodblock Print
Narcissuses

Series; Kazan's Picture Album (Kazan gafu)

Kazan's Picture Album - Watanabe Kazan was a samurai and a painter during the Edo era. First published in two volumes by Unsodo in 1911, "Kazan's Picture Album" (Kazan gafu) features woodblocks based on the artist's paintings. These nature prints encompass a range of subjects, including birds, flowers, plants, and sea life. Rendered in a loose style, these handsome designs capture the immediacy and fluid brushwork of the original paintings. An attractive series. The prints in this group come from a later edition by Unsodo.

Artist - Watanabe Kazan (1793 - 1841)

Image Size - 9 7/8" x 12 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Vertical centerfold. Slight thinning on reverse at sides from original publisher mounting. Thinning at edge, thin spot, repaired. Slight toning along fold. Please see photos for details.

Narcissuses by Watanabe Kazan (1793 - 1841)
Narcissuses by Watanabe Kazan (1793 - 1841)

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