After Tosa Mitsuoki (Japanese, 1617-1691), Woodcut on Paper, Fan Maker

After Tosa Mitsuoki (Japanese, 1617-1691) Japanese woodblock print on paper depicting a workshop scene of artisans manufacturing folding fans. The composition utilizes a traditional blown-off roof perspective to illustrate figures engaged in various stages of fan production, including the application of paper to frames and the sorting of finished products. Part of the series A Collection of Pictures of Artisans, based on original works held at the Kitain Temple. Reverse bears a damaged descriptive paper label in Japanese and English titled Fans Worker and attributed to Tosa Mitsuoki. Housed in a red-painted wooden frame with a cream-colored mat. Artwork: 13"L x 1"W x 17.5"H; Sight: 7.75"L x 8.5"H. Weight: 2.8 lbs. Dimensions: 13"L x 1"W x 17.5"H Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£7.5

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