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Subject:Re: publisher block print interpretation
Posted By: Willie Thu, Oct 02, 2014
Ron,
The seal on your Hokusai print appears to be that of Takamizawa (firm from 1911-1988 or later). I couldn't find anything about when this particular seal was used, but you can find another copy of it here (fourth on the list):
http://www.ukiyo-e.se/reprints.html
The firm apparently has a colorful history. If you want some pretty interesting information here are some links to a couple of articles:
http://www.ukiyoe-gallery.com/fake-fuji.htm
((c) Thomas Crossland and Dr. Andreas Grund, January, 2004)
http://www.viewingjapaneseprints.net/texts/topictexts/artist_varia_topics/takamizawa3.html
(Written by John Fiorillo)
Also, if you have access to "Modern Japanese Woodblock Prints: The Early Years" by Helen Merritt, you can find some more information.
Willie
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