KŌRIN FURUYA, Kōrin-style Patterns n. 73, 1897 sculture The book illustrates views of

The book illustrates views of locations and travelers along the Tōkaidō road

who then encouraged him to focus on prints

Kawase Hasui (Tokyo 1883-1957) was one of the most famous Japanese artists of the (“new prints”)

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with a central editorial fold and untrimmed margins

KŌRIN FURUYA, Kōrin-style Patterns n. 73, 1897 sculture The book illustrates views ofStunning proof with excellent colors, in the first edition. Printed on paper from Japan during the Meiji era (18681912). In exceptional condition, with untrimmed margins all around. Bibliography J. T. Carpenter, Designing Nature: The Rinpa Aesthetic in Japanese Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2012, p. 111 J. Hillier, The Art of the Japanese Book, London: Sothebys, 1987 A. Jackson (ed.), Kimono: The Art and Evolution of Japanese Fashion, London: