GEKKO Ogata (1859 - 1920)
No. 22805
Description
The Tale of the Old Man who Made Cherry Trees Bloom
1898
Wood engraving in colors, embossing and gofun highlights
Fine impression on Japan paper from Flowers of Japan (Nihon Hana Zukushi) published by Sasaki Toyokichi. Signed Gekko. Artist's seal stamped in red.
Technical specifications
References : A copy of this work is kept at the British Museum (1906,1220,0,1778), Humphries, 2024 n°31.
Dimensions plate : 325 x 217 mm
Sheet : oban (352 x 238 mm)
Condition : Laid on another paper, otherwise in good condition.
210 €