Pp. 48. Woodblock-printed illustrations in Kõrin style, in very good impression. Leaves folded in the Japanese style. Original paper wrappers, title label on upper cover. Binding rubbed. Occasionally some minor staining. First edition. This is a sketch manual with Ogata Kõrin pattern as drawn by Aikawa Minwa. Ogata Kõrin (1658-1716) was a famous Rinpa artist. The celebrated Rinpa style, a Japanese genre based on nature which originated in the early 17th century had a revival in the beginning of the 19th century. The typical Kõrin patterns are characterised by simplified forms with prominent and smooth outlines. Aikawa Minwa, active 1806-21, is probably best known for his Manga hyaku-jo (Sketchbook of One Hundred Women 1814). Scarce. British Museum has a copy of this manual with slightly different title leaf but otherwise identical. Seller Inventory # 121219

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Title: Tsushin gafu (God's picture). Osaka, Honya ...

Publisher: 1818

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition

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