Album of reproductions of woodblock prints of women by various artists

Album of reproductions of woodblock prints of images of women by various artists. There are 42 prints in a cloth-covered accordion album. The reproductions are in reduced sizes.

Note by donor, Robert Muller, found with album: “These reproductions were carved in wood by Katsumura, and are probably the finest line carvings that have ever been made. In 1940 Katsumura was a sick old man. I got these reproductions from S. Doi, Tokyo, a friend of K.”

Maker(s)
Block carver: Katsumura
Historical period(s)
Taisho to Showa era, early 20th century
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D (closed): 21.3 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm (8 3/8 x 6 x 7/8 in)
Geography
Japan
Credit Line
Robert O. Muller Collection
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S2003.8.3811
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Album, Print
Type

Album

Keywords
Japan, Robert O. Muller collection, Showa era (1926 - 1989), Taisho era (1912 - 1926), woman, WWII-era provenance
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

Album of reproductions of woodblock prints of images of women by various artists. There are 42 prints in a cloth-covered accordion album. The reproductions are in reduced sizes.

Note by donor, Robert Muller, found with album: "These reproductions were carved in wood by Katsumura, and are probably the finest line carvings that have ever been made. In 1940 Katsumura was a sick old man. I got these reproductions from S. Doi, Tokyo, a friend of K."

Collection Area(s)
Japanese Art
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