Album of woodblock prints, Volume 6 of 17 of “Panels.”

From a set of print sample albums issued Daikokuya, Tokyo publisher. Volumes 1-17 of “Panels”, each volume with (originally) 12 prints by various artists (some prints now removed or missing). Paper label attached to the cover of each volumes, inscribed in ink: “Panels.”

The volumes are each numbered on the cover label with a rubberstamped number identifying the volume number. However, the prints are numbered consectutively through the whole set of volumes: 1 through 204. Again, this number is rubberstamped on the volume page above the print.

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Maker(s)
Artist: Ohara Koson 小原古邨 (1877-1945) Tsukioka Kōgyo 月岡耕漁 (1869-1927)
Publisher: Daikokuya
Historical period(s)
Showa era, 1950s
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper bound in cloth-covered volume
Dimensions
H x W (closed): 36.5 x 24.2 cm (14 3/8 x 9 1/2 in)
Geography
Japan
Credit Line
Robert O. Muller Collection
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S2003.8.3742.6
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Print
Type

Album

Keywords
bamboo, cherry tree, crab, eagle, egret, flower, gafu, grape, hen, insect, Japan, mantis, monkey, moon, morning glory, parrot, rain, Robert O. Muller collection, rooster, Showa era (1926 - 1989), shrimp, sparrow, swallow, vine, wasp
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

From a set of print sample albums issued Daikokuya, Tokyo publisher. Volumes 1-17 of "Panels", each volume with (originally) 12 prints by various artists (some prints now removed or missing). Paper label attached to the cover of each volumes, inscribed in ink: "Panels."

The volumes are each numbered on the cover label with a rubberstamped number identifying the volume number. However, the prints are numbered consectutively through the whole set of volumes: 1 through 204. Again, this number is rubberstamped on the volume page above the print.

Inscription(s)

Paper label attached to the cover, inscribed in ink: "Panels."

Numbered on the cover label with a rubberstamped: 6

Pg. 61
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 61

Pg. 62
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 62

Pg. 63
Written on album page above print, most probably by Robert Muller: 30 [within circle]
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 63

Pg. 64
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 64

Pg. 65
Written on album page above print, most probably by Robert Muller: 100 [the number 50 is
crossed through] copies wanted 23 [within circle]

Pg. 66
Written on album page above print, most probably by Robert Muller: S. KOGYO 20
KOGYO
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 66

Pg. 67
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 67

Pg. 68
Written on album page above print, most probably by Robert Muller: 100 [within circle]

Pg. 69
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 69

Pg. 70
Written on album page above print, most probably by Robert Muller: 15 [within circle]
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 70

Pg. 71
Written on album page above print, most probably by Robert Muller: 25 copies
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 71

Pg. 72
Written on album page above print, most probably by Robert Muller: 25 copies
22 [within circle]
Rubber-stamped on album page above print: 72

Collection Area(s)
Japanese Art
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