1938 Print Gama Chinese Sages Immortal Japanese Art Staff Bunjin School XAC1

This is an original 1938 halftone print of a Japanese screen titled, "Chinese Sages and Immortals," created in the 18th century. The only immortal easily identified is Gama in the second panel.

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of halftone prints featuring Japanese art screens and sliding panels, or fusuma. The original pieces were displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, during the winter of 1935-1936, in order to acquaint the public with Japanese artwork. The exhibition offered pieces from the Ashikaga, Momoyama, Tokugawa and Meiji periods, and featured numerous artists from each time frame. It is an interesting collection and depicts the transformation of Japanese artwork from the 15th to the 20th century.

CONDITION

This 73+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is a library stamp on the verso of this halftone print.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 13.5 x 7 inches; 34 x 18 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Buson. Artist name printed on page - bottom center of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Bunjin School, Fenollosa-Weld Collection, costume, fashion

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