Tosa School (7 results)

Loose Leaf. Condition: New. Reproduction. Original title: ????? ??????|Excerpts from The Tale of Genji German: Auszüge aus der Geschichte von Genji French: Extraits du conte de Genji Spanish: Extractos del cuento de Genji High-quality fine-art reproduction based on an original work from the Met. Creation period: 17th century (early 17th century). Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper (Photo Matt Fibre) in size A5. The motif is printed with a white border (museum-style presentation). No. …

Loose Leaf. Condition: New. Reproduction. Original title: ??? ????????|Scenes from The Tale of Genji German: Szenen aus der Geschichte von Genji French: Les scènes du conte de Genji Spanish: Escenas del cuento de Genji High-quality fine-art reproduction based on an original work from the Met. Creation period: 17th century (early 17th century). Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper (Photo Matt Fibre) in size A5. The motif is printed with a white border (museum-style presentation). No. …

Loose Leaf. Condition: New. Reproduction. Original title: German: Der Präsident French: , Spanish: - No, no. High-quality fine-art reproduction based on an original work from the Met. Creation period: 18th century (late 18th century). Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper (Photo Matt Fibre) in size A5. The motif is printed with a white border (museum-style presentation). No.…

Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.

Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. An Early Edo Period, mid to late 17th century manuscript, dubbed the Ise Monogatari Gajō, or Tales of Ise Picture Album. An emakimono of this classical tale, it has been beautifully produced in the style of a Nara Ehon or in this case, Emaki, with ten large and sumptuously illustrated paintings. A Japanese uta monogatari, or collection of waka poems and associated narratives, the work was initially produced in the Heian period, with the authorship still being unknown, though some have speculated that the poet and courtier Ariwara no Narihira, also suggested to be the central character, was the original author. The poet and court noble Ki no Tsurayuki has also been suggested as the author. Collected into 125 sections and 209 poems total, the overall narrative rarely attempts to link each section, though there is typically some sort of described scene for each poem. There is a rough chronology of the central character, beginning as a young man coming of age in the first section, and after numerous experiences and travels, concluding as a gravely ill man who will perish. There is no proper biography, nor even a structured plot, differing from most Western approaches in early literature, or even the Genji Monogatari, for that matter. This album appears to be an incomplete work consisting of ten rather large individual Yamato-E paintings completely out of sequence, but they still feature key episodes. A few of them are as followed: Painting 2: Episode Twenty-Three. Tsutsui Izutsu, The Well Curb Painting 3: Episode Four. Nishi no Tsui, The Western Couple Painting 9: Episode Five. Sekimori, The Barrier Guard Painting 10: Episode Six. At the Edge of the River Akutagawa Each painting has been produced on fine torinoko paper and beautifully made with various painting techniques and clouds to decorate the borders and scenes. The detailing to each figure and building are also finely painted, with attention to detail on the vestments and kimono patterns, the courtyards and mansion halls, and even shading techniques used on the gardens and greenery. The fukinuki yatai technique is used here as well, where we can see beyond the roof of the buildings where individuals may be residing. From the Muromachi to Mid Edo Period, Nara Ehon and Emaki were produced in both booklet and scroll format, typically drawing from tales of the Otogi-zōshi, regular scenes of life, and other sources. There is a theory that they were created by Buddhist sculptors such as those at Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara, but the name was created after the Meiji period, and the relationship to Nara is unknown. Although lacking the lavish levels of gold spray and illumination, there are close similarities to manuscript 1920,0514,0.16.3 at the British Museum, being a 5-handscroll set of the Ise Monogatari produced in the late 17th century, attributed to the Tosa School. Examples include similar features such as the somewhat thicker lines representing the contours of the ground and the rocks, as well as some of the detailing to the facial expressions and vestments worn by individuals. While the illumination is not present, the quality of the work is certainly superior to examples produced by lesser-known schools, and visually distinct from examples by the Kano School. The paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are jikusaki (knobs) made of lacquered wood. The scroll has been elaborately placed in a two-tiered wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll. One brocade bound emakimono (picture scroll) on fine paper, roughly 32 x 524 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement. This handscroll is in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the brocade fabric. There are a few creases throughout, but thankfully no significant cracks or any loss to the paintings. There is light, scattered foxing. Tosa School (illustrator).…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. An Early Edo Period, 17th century suite of 27 sumptuously illuminated and hand painted Yamato-E paintings for a Nara Ehon narrative or painting album, comprising of chapters of Murasaki Shikibu's Genji Monogatari, or The Tale of Genji. This series of paintings, and the expert work displayed, is very easily attributable to an artist of the Tosa School. The Genji Monogatari is Shikibu's greatest literary work, often considered to be history's first novel, and the first by a woman to have global recognition. The text itself is broken down in 54 chapters, depicting the lives of highborn courtiers of the Heian Period, and the text itself was originally written in hiragana. The first section, being chapters 1-33, focus on the life and experiences of Hikaru Genji, the titular protagonist, who is the son of Japanese Emperor Kiritsubo, and a low-ranking concubine. The second section of chapters 34-41 focus on his senior years and death, while the final section of chapters 42-54 focuses on Genji's grandson Niou, and presumed son, Kaoru. Each painting has been produced on fine paper (possibly torinoko) and sumptuously produced with profuse usage of gold leaf, gold inks, gold sprays, and clouds to decorate the borders. The detailing to each figure and building are also finely painted, with superb attention to detail on the vestments and kimono patterns, and additional gold work to each figure, making them more distinctive. There is considerable detail to the courtyards and mansion halls, and shading techniques used on the gardens and greenery. The fukinuki yatai technique is used here as well, where we can see beyond the roof of the buildings where individuals may be residing. The detail is truly stunning, with the floor of one mansion being individually decorated and illuminated to every tile, and background folding screen paintings in other scenes being impeccably detailed. In comparing to other Tosa School examples, this series of paintings bears some unmistakable similarities to object 2015.300.35a, b at the MET, being a 54-painting album of Scenes from The Tale of Genji. And as expected, some of the episodes from that album can be seen in our example, albeit with a few differences. From the similar attention to detail, the profuse illumination work, backgrounds, and more, there are quite a few factors to compare, though it should be noted that the MET example is somewhat more superior in certain aspects, with more defines seas and additional layers of shading. However, this example also excels at other background detailing and illumination, such as one of the paintings with brilliantly illuminated tiling. With that in mind, it is also easier to date this suite of paintings to the early 17th century, or the Early Edo Period. These paintings are most certainly superior to examples produced by lesser-known artists and schools and respectfully exceeds that of the Kano School. From the Muromachi to Mid Edo Period, Nara Ehon were produced in both booklet and scroll format, typically drawing from tales of the Otogi-zōshi, regular scenes of life, and other sources. There is a theory that they were created by Buddhist sculptors such as those at Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara, but the name was created after the Meiji period, and the relationship to Nara is unknown. 27 illuminated Nara Ehon, shikishi format paintings on fine paper, mounted on sheets, 23.2 x 21.3 cm full size, 20.2 x 18 cm main painting These paintings are in very good shape, with one painting very slightly cracked, and two others with tiny chips. Four of the paintings have small damp stains to the center, though this has thankfully not notably or damaged the paint, with the gold still shining brightly. There are otherwise a few small spots and a bit of soiling to a few paintings, but this set is magnificent overall. Tosa School (illustrator).…