Calligraphy Surimono

by Gakutei (1786 - 1868)

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Calligraphy Surimono by Gakutei (1786 - 1868)

Gakutei (1786 - 1868) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Calligraphy Surimono

Surimono - Surimono are an exclusive subcategory of Japanese woodblock prints. Poetry clubs commissioned these designs for distribution to a small audience of members, most often as New Year's greetings. These privately published images included a wonderful range of subjects and lavish printing techniques such as embossing, burnishing, and metallic pigments. Since surimono were not sold commercially, the print runs were very small and original Edo era surimono are incredibly rare in the market today. These fine quality suriomono reprints offer a great way to collect these classic designs at an affordable price.

Comments - Lovely surimono print of a framed calligraphy piece leaning against a low writing desk. A scroll with a bamboo design is in progress on the desk, with the necessary tools nearby. Nicely detailed with a delicate embossed pattern on the blue covers of the books stacked on top and below the table, burnishing on the black lacquer desk, and accents of metallic pigment that have oxidized to a dark tone.

Artist - Gakutei (1786 - 1868)

Image Size - 8 1/8" x 7 1/4"

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Small loss, repaired. Please see photos for details.

Calligraphy Surimono by Gakutei (1786 - 1868)
Calligraphy Surimono by Gakutei (1786 - 1868)

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