Large formats (triptychs)
WATANABE Nobukazu (also called Yôsai)
FICHE 16225
(1872 - 1944)
The poet Ono no Komachi reading poetry
Woodblock print
1891
Fine impression on Japan paper, signed Yōsai Nobukazu hitsu, published by Nagamatsu Sakugoro.
Considered the best student of Yōshū Chikanobu (1838-1912), Nobukazu worked in a variety of genres. He is perhaps best known for his war prints and bijin ga (pictures of beautiful women).
Sheet: ôban (around 376 x 248 mm each sheet), triptych.
Condition: in generally good condition.
550 €
