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Subject:Print Id. Help
Posted By: Lance Frazer Thu, May 05, 2016 IP: 67.187.170.37 Another gift I know nothing about. This is what appears to be a woodblock print, about 8 x 8, with an accompanying text block of the same size. I've done a search on Google, as well as the ukiyo-e print search site, and come up empty. It seems to have a modern look to it, but being off my usual turf on this, I could be way off. I'd be most grateful for any and all input as to the meaning of the text, the identity and (if any) significance of the figure, and anything else the knowledgeable members of the forum can tell me. Many thanks in advance. |
Subject:Re: Print Id. Help
Posted By: sue Sun, May 08, 2016 Hi Lance, |
Subject:Re: Print Id. Help
Posted By: Lance Frazer Mon, May 09, 2016 Sue -- I think you're right. Thank you. Now if I can just find out what the text is so I can dig into whatever history is behind this painting. Thanks again. |
Subject:Re: Print Id. Help
Posted By: Willie Howard Fri, May 13, 2016 Lance, |
Subject:Re: Print Id. Help
Posted By: Lance Frazer Mon, May 16, 2016 Thanks, Willie. I have examined several sites with the prints you suggested, and have found some similarities. The Asian arts expert at the Library of Congress has kindly offered to translate the writing for me, and I'll post whatever I learn for the benefit of anyone interested. |
Subject:Re: Print Id. Help
Posted By: Lance Frazer Mon, May 16, 2016 Just got a reply from the very kind folks at the Library of Congress, which I quote below. It identifies the script below the painting, but unless one of the learned members can add these all together and get more from it than I can, I'm still in the dark on artist and date. Any thoughts, guesses or extrapolations welcome. |
Subject:Re: Print Id. Help
Posted By: Lance Frazer Tue, May 17, 2016 For whatever it might be worth, I found that the painting was done on a single piece of silk, about 8 inches wide and 3 feet long (give or take). The previous owner had a mounting done that sealed it in the mat, and I'm not going to take it apart for fear of causing damage. The silk appears very well aged, but still holding up well. If there is an artist seal/signature, it's apparently hidden under the mat. |
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