SHINSAI (1764?–1820). A koto. (Sold)
Artist:
Ryūryūkyo Shinsai (1764?–1820)
Subject:
A koto partially covered by brocade case.
Title:
Gakki sono ichi
Series:
Gakki (Musical Instruments)
Signature:
Ryūryūkyo Shinsai
Date:
ca.1800
Publisher:
Privately published.
Size:
14,2x27,5 cm
Medium:
Woodblock color print with use of metallic pigments.
Literature:
Another surimono from the series depicting a drum is illustrated in Magda Kyrova et al., The ear catches the eye : music in Japanese prints . Gemeentemuseum Den Haag. Leiden, 2000 no. 59. Other four surimono from the series are in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Remarks:
All the surimono known from this series are of koban size. This is the only one in a larger format to accomodate the subject.
Conditions:
Very good impression, colour and conditions.
Item no:
D 144
Status:
Sold