SHINSAI (1764 ?-1820). "Chikusagai". (Sold)
Artist:
Ryuryukyo Shinsai (1764 ?-1820)
Subject:
A woman and two children collecting herbs.
Series:
Kasen awase (A series of shells).The print refers to the shell "Chikusagai".
Signature:
Shinsai
Date:
1809
Publisher:
Privately printed for the poets' circle Yomogawa.
Size:
Surimono, 13,8x18,6 cm.
Medium:
Woodblock color print
Remarks:
The series is composed of thirty-six surimono each associated to a shell. The set was commissioned by the group of poets Yomogawa chaired by Yomo no Utagaki Magao (1753-1829).
Conditions:
Fine impression, colours slightly faded otherwise good conditions.
Item no:
D 97
Status:
Sold