Book of Woodcuts of Birds
Artist
Maekawa Bunrei
(Kyoto, Japan, 1837 - 1917)
Date1885
Mediumcolour woodcut on paper
ClassificationsPrints
DimensionsOverall: Height: 36.2 cm, Width: 24.5 cm
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000092
Keywords
He was born in Kyoto and was trained by his father, Maekawa Goryo, who was also an artist. Bunrei was associated with the 'shijo' school which was established by Goshun in the late eighteenth century (Edo period).
Bunrei earned a good reputation for his flower and bird prints, or 'kacho-e'.
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