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Woodblock Print Backing
In this article, we will discuss the various types of backing that we see on many old woodblock prints. First, Let's think about the Edo print buyer of the 1800's....
Woodblock Print Backing
In this article, we will discuss the various types of backing that we see on many old woodblock prints. First, Let's think about the Edo print buyer of the 1800's....
36 Famous Modern Restaurants by Kunichika
I love this series! I don't know if it's because I love food, or going out, or the business relationship between publisher, artist and restaurant. I can tell you that I...
36 Famous Modern Restaurants by Kunichika
I love this series! I don't know if it's because I love food, or going out, or the business relationship between publisher, artist and restaurant. I can tell you that I...
Why Collect Woodblock Prints?
I am often asked "why collect woodblock prints?" Why do we collect anything? because we like it - it means something to us we have an emotional attachment to it,...
Why Collect Woodblock Prints?
I am often asked "why collect woodblock prints?" Why do we collect anything? because we like it - it means something to us we have an emotional attachment to it,...
Exploring Kunichika's "36 Good and Evil Beauties"
I was first attracted to this series when I saw this image of "Uba Shizue of Nabeshima" Praying Under a Waterfall for the survival of Botaro. In one version of...
Exploring Kunichika's "36 Good and Evil Beauties"
I was first attracted to this series when I saw this image of "Uba Shizue of Nabeshima" Praying Under a Waterfall for the survival of Botaro. In one version of...
Unboxing Japanese Woodblock Prints
Welcome to all woodblock print collectors and enthusiasts. I received this large box containing 18 prints I purchased over a period of a few months from an auction house in Japan....
Unboxing Japanese Woodblock Prints
Welcome to all woodblock print collectors and enthusiasts. I received this large box containing 18 prints I purchased over a period of a few months from an auction house in Japan....
Nature / Supernature - Exhibit at Japan House LA
My first gallery trip AC (After Covid) was to an exhibit called "Nature / Supernature" at the Japan House in Los Angeles. Japan House is located in Hollywood, right near...
Nature / Supernature - Exhibit at Japan House LA
My first gallery trip AC (After Covid) was to an exhibit called "Nature / Supernature" at the Japan House in Los Angeles. Japan House is located in Hollywood, right near...