Kawanabe Kyosai Tiger Japanese LE Framed Lithograph Print 1960s Vintage
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Kawanabe Kyosai Tiger Japanese LE Framed Lithograph Print 1960s Vintage
31.5" x 25.5" in an ornate dusky gold-gilt wood frame. Limited edition print from the original Japanese color wood block print by Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889). Great condition, please look over pictures carefully.
Often monikered the Demon of Painting—or Shuchu Gaki—Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyosai was famous for assaults on other artists, excessive drinking, political satires for ...which he was imprisoned, and most importantly, his accomplishments as a painter. The son of a samurai, Kyosai began studying traditional Japanese painting methods at the age of six, learning from the ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kuniyoshi and moving on to study at the Kano school. Throughout Kyosai’s career, Japan underwent radical modernization; in his paintings, he portrayed and satirized the decline of the Edo period and instatement of the Meiji regime, and parodied the Japanese adoption of Western styles (he was a strict nationalist despite his awareness of Western art.) Known to paint vigorously with a full brush, Kyosai’s namesake “demon paintings” depicted monsters and diabolical creates in fantastical, exaggerated menageries.
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31.5" x 25.5" in an ornate dusky gold-gilt wood frame. Limited edition print from the original Japanese color wood block print by Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889). Great condition, please look over pictures carefully.
Often monikered the Demon of Painting—or Shuchu Gaki—Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyosai was famous for assaults on other artists, excessive drinking, political satires for ...which he was imprisoned, and most importantly, his accomplishments as a painter. The son of a samurai, Kyosai began studying traditional Japanese painting methods at the age of six, learning from the ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kuniyoshi and moving on to study at the Kano school. Throughout Kyosai’s career, Japan underwent radical modernization; in his paintings, he portrayed and satirized the decline of the Edo period and instatement of the Meiji regime, and parodied the Japanese adoption of Western styles (he was a strict nationalist despite his awareness of Western art.) Known to paint vigorously with a full brush, Kyosai’s namesake “demon paintings” depicted monsters and diabolical creates in fantastical, exaggerated menageries.
*No hassle returns, fast shipping*Our goal is 100% satisfied customers and a great shopping experience. We strive to describe each item as accurately as possible and any omissions or mistakes are not intentional. Feel free to contact us with any questions or issues you might have and we will make it right. We list new items every day so check out our store for more great finds!
