In the early 1960s, what was then the Kunstmuseum D???sseldorf received a large gift of Japanese woodcuts (Ukiyo-e), a gift to which the donor would generously add until 1988. This catalogue presents 220 pieces from this collection, by the enormously prolific illustrators Kunisada (1786-1865) and Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), masters of the Utagawa School. The prints of these artists transport the observer into a colorful, imaginative dream world of Kabuki actors, mythical creatures, hauntingly beautiful women and fierce warriors. ...
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In the early 1960s, what was then the Kunstmuseum D???sseldorf received a large gift of Japanese woodcuts (Ukiyo-e), a gift to which the donor would generously add until 1988. This catalogue presents 220 pieces from this collection, by the enormously prolific illustrators Kunisada (1786-1865) and Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), masters of the Utagawa School. The prints of these artists transport the observer into a colorful, imaginative dream world of Kabuki actors, mythical creatures, hauntingly beautiful women and fierce warriors. This publication offers a rare opportunity to compare the two artists' illustrations of the same themes, and includes essays that provide an introduction to nineteenth-century Japanese popular culture and bridge the gap between the centuries by exploring aspects of the grotesque in Japanese art, explaining legends and plays, and presenting some of Kuniyoshi's preliminary studies.
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Near Fine Condition in Very Good jacket. 9783775732390. VG+/VG-1st edition very large, imposing 2012 Hatje Cantz hardback, unclipped DJ, beautifully produced and illustrated. Crease and 1 inch closed tear to top rear edge of DJ with small tears around top of DJ spine else VG+ bright and unmarked. Immediate dispatch worldwide Quantity Available: 1. Category: Art & Design; ISBN: 377573239X. ISBN/EAN: 9783775732390. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 075963.
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New in Fine Condition jacket. 296 pages with 455 illustrations in color. Still in original shrinkwrap. Edited by Gunda Luyken, Beat Wismer. Published on the occasion of the exhibition from the Stiftung Museum Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf, September 10, 2011-January 15, 2012 and the Galerie Stihl, Waiblingen, June 23-September 9, 2012.
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New. 377573239X. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--296 pages; many color illustrations. --with a bonus offer--
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Fine in Fine jacket. Frontis, (6) full page color illustrations, 283, (12) full page color illustrations, color illustrations. Original orange boards. dj. 28 cm. Published in conjunction with the exhibition held in Stiftung Museum Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf, September 10, 2011-January 15, 2012; and in Galerie Stihl, Waiblingen, June 23, 2012-September 9, 2012.