Featured Japanese woodblock print?

Discussion in 'Art' started by Marzena, Aug 2, 2019.

  1. Marzena

    Marzena Well-Known Member

    This time subject is Utagawa Kunisada II, Wind in the Pines.
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    I think it is a woodblock ( the kind of paper and texture),
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    but with rather low value ( detail doesn't look too well).
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    Colours seems to fade also a bit ( a tiny piece of work with grass which was under the passe-partout seems to be more vivid)
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    I would be grateful to tell me if I am righ or wrong with it, I would be also grateful if someone would able to tell me how old/ modern this piece may be. Anyway, I fond of japanese woodblock printing, so, I love having this piece, old or modern, cheap less or more on my wall -). Just, as always, I would like to know more about. But it seems that knowledge about collecting japanese ukiyo is like an alchemy, it needs a years of experience, so, I am here asking for help.
    And here is the way of framing, maybe it will also tell you a bit more:
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  2. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I do not know much about ukiyo prints. I think you have accurately observed some details. The tape that was used in the framing appears to be a cheap type of tape.

    I like it, too, and hope you continue to enjoy it!
     
  3. Marzena

    Marzena Well-Known Member

    Yes, I love it). And I've just replaced this old tape with acid free one, which I used to my own works. People don't realise how much harm they may make with a bad framing.
     
  4. CheersDears

    CheersDears Well-Known Member

    I would also love to know more about Japanese prints, Marzena. Hopefully I'll learn from your post :)
     
  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    The original dates to 1857 according to the internet. And quite badly sunned (according to me.) Here's what it would have/should have looked like.

    Debora

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  7. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    Suggestive of western frame job, I think.

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  8. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    Wow, @Debora 's print makes sense of the torches - it's a night or twilight scene... :)
     
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  9. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    I think the scene illustrates a fishing technique known as "ukai". The fishermen use trained cormorants to catch fish. The birds are kept on long leashes, and are prevented from swallowing the catch by a ring around their neck. The torches help attract fish and provide light for the activities.
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  10. Marzena

    Marzena Well-Known Member

     
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  11. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Too interesting. Because of condition, scene lost its meaning. (Night to day.)

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