A fantastic pair of 19th century Japanese color woodcut prints are featured below. Make the jump to see the second illustrated work. And stay tuned as always for an ongoing serving of Japanese works in the future.
01. Kita Amerika Jinbutsu: Peruri | A North American: Portrait of (Admiral) Perry | 1854
Artist: ? Medium: Color Woodcut.
02. Ryuko eigo Zukushi | Fashionable Melange of English word | 1887
“Illustrated sampler of foreign everyday objects such as a watch, lamp, and cup; plants such as azalea and peony; and types of people such as a servant girl and gentleman. Each image is labeled in Japanese and English.” Artist: Kamekichi Tsunajima. Medium: Color Woodcut.
(Images via the Library of Congress)
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Beautiful sampler.
As always, amazing.
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