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Kono Bairei Art

Japanese, 1844-1895

Kono Bairei was a Japanese painter, art teacher and book illustrator. He was born on March 3rd, 1844, in Kyoto, Japan. He was a member of the Ukiyo-e school of painting and became a master for Kacho-e or the depiction of birds and flowers. One characteristic of Bairei’s art is the Western-style realism that he added to his pieces, making his work very important in determining what the wildlife of Japan was like at that time. Many of his works were published in books, usually classified by the type of animals he was painting.

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Owl
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) Kacho-ga. (Birds and Flowers) Japan, c1880 Woodblock Print. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowers” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Late 19th Century Academic Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Watercolor, Woodcut

Partridge
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) Kacho-ga. (Birds and Flowers) Japan, c1880 Partridge Print. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowers” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Late 19th Century Academic Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Watercolor, Woodcut

Orchid
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) One Hundred Flowering Plants. Japan, 1901. (Posthumous.) Woodblock Print. 15 x 11.unframed. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowering Plants” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers and plants in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Early 1900s Academic Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Woodcut

Buttercups
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) One Hundred Flowering Plants. Japan, 1901. (Posthumous.) Woodblock Print. 15 x 11. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowering Plants” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers and plants in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Early 1900s Other Art Style Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper, Handmade Paper, Lithograph

Purple Creeper
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) One Hundred Flowering Plants. Japan, 1901. (Posthumous.) Woodblock Print. 15 x 11 Unframed. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowering Plants” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers and plants in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Early 1900s Other Art Style Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper, Handmade Paper, Lithograph

Pinks
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) One Hundred Flowering Plants. Japan, 1901. (Posthumous.) Woodblock Print. 15 x 11 Unframed. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowering Plants” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers and plants in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Early 1900s Other Art Style Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper, Handmade Paper, Lithograph

Sativa Lily
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) One Hundred Flowering Plants. Japan, 1901. (Posthumous.) Woodblock Print. 15 x 11 Unframed. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowering Plants” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers and plants in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Early 1900s Other Art Style Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper, Handmade Paper, Lithograph

Collection of Prints and Paintings of Birds and Flowers by Kono Bairei
By Kono Bairei
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A volume of prints and paintings by Japanese artist Kono Bairei (1844-1895), well known practitioner of the Ukiyo e school during the Meiji period. He was born and lived in Kyoto, sp...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Kono Bairei Art

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Paper

Hawk
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) Kacho-ga. (Birds and Flowers) Japan, c1880 Woodblock Print. 15 x 11. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowers” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Late 19th Century Academic Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Watercolor, Woodcut

Cala Lily
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) One Hundred Flowering Plants. Japan, 1901. (Posthumous.) Woodblock Print. 15 x 11. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowering Plants” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers and plants in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Early 1900s Academic Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Woodcut

Bamboo
By Kono Bairei
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Kono Bairei (1844 – 1895) One Hundred Flowering Plants. Japan, 1901. (Posthumous.) Woodblock Print. 15 x 11. Okura Magobei, Publisher. The enthusiasm for nature prints transcends the centuries. “One Hundred Flowering Plants” is a mid-nineteenth century work illustrating varieties of flowers and plants in naturalistic styles. Traditional woodblock printing enhances the beauty of each work. The artist must carve different woodblocks for every color he wishes to transfer to paper. In this style of printing it is imperative that the register of each woodblock be exact as they must match perfectly to create an image without blurring. In addition to his illustrated flower books...
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Early 1900s Academic Kono Bairei Art

Materials

Woodcut

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Kono Bairei art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Kono Bairei art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Kono Bairei in paint, watercolor, woodcut print and more. Not every interior allows for large Kono Bairei art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Matsui Yuoku, Jules Gouffe, and Yosha Zuko Fuzu. Kono Bairei art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $395, while the average work can sell for $350.

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