By Tsukioka Kôgyo
Located in Roma, IT
Saigyo-Zakura is a wonderful color xylograph on paper, made by the Japanese master Tsukiota Kogyo (1869-1927).
The artist's signature is in the red seal printed in the lower left corner
From the series "One Hundred No Dramas" (Nogaku Hyakuban), published by Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) and published in 1925.
This modern artwork represents Saigyo-zakura, the poet-monk Saigyo Hoshi reflecting on the splendor of cherry blossoms in Kyoto.
In excellent conditions, except for some light decolorations, this original print preserves his freshness of line and colors. The texture of the kimono has a precious silver hatch, and the beauty of the cherry blossoms are exalted.
Tsukioka Kōgyo,
Sometimes called Sakamaki Kōgyo, (1869 - 1927) was a Japanese artist of the Meiji period, a student and adopted son of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, and also studied with Ogata Gekkō...
Category
1920s Figurative Prints