The Kuchi-e Tradition - Kuchi-e prints are woodblock frontispiece illustrations used in the publication of Japanese novels and magazines around the turn of the 20th century. Most kuchi-e prints were illustrations of bijin and continued the tradition of idealized beauties in Japanese art. The subjects, however, have a decidedly Meiji era feel about them and reflect the artistic movement towards more western design. Kuchi-e prints typically have one or two folds because of their use.
Much interest has been generated in the subject since the publication of Helen Merritt and Nanako Yamada's book, "Woodblock Kuchi-e Prints: Reflections of Meiji Culture." Kuchi-e prints have become highly sought after and collected by the serious collector.
Comments - Attractive kuchi-e scene of the rapids of a river, the water rushing past large boulders and stones. A maple tree with colorful autumn foliage frames the scene above. A handsome design with nice calligraphic line work.
Artist - Terazaki Kogyo (1866 - 1919)
Image Size - 10 1/2" x 7" + margins as shown
Condition - Nice color and detail. Backed with thin paper. Horizontal folds, soft diagonal fold at left.
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