Ōson Gafu 鶯邨画譜
by Sakai Hōitsu 酒井抱, author and artist
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1842. Sakai Hōitsu 酒井抱, author and artist. Ōson Gafu 鶯邨画譜. Edo, circa 1840s. Published by Edo Izumiya Shōjirō 江戸和泉屋庄次郎
A single volume string-bound Japanese style fukuro toji 27 x 18.5cm is housed in a modern chitsu 26.3 x 19.2cm. 25 double-page color and monochrome woodblock prints by Sakai Hōitsu 酒井抱 (1761-1829). Loosely translates as A Book of Drawings by Ōson, Ōson being a pen name of Hōitsu.
Upon cursory examination, Suharaya Mohei of Senshōbō and Suharaya Sasuke of Kinkadō were publishing works in the 1830s and 1840s that seem to coincide with the color and publishing quality of this volume. The original was published in 1817 (Bunka 14) and this lovely reprint was likely published about 1840s (Tenpo?). There was also a Meiji period reprint done in the 1880s which has much bolder colors and Meiji-era paper.
The works include Fuji 富士 [Mt. Fuji], Itozakura 糸桜 [Weeping Cherry], Ominaeshi 女郎花 [Golden Lace], Ume 梅 [Plum], Fue 笛 [Flute] and Kakitsubata 杜若 [Rabbit Ear Iris]. Also included are Camellia Blossoms and a Tea Cup and Two Pears, both of which include a poem by the artist.
See references: Miller p. 443 and Hillier p. 661-5.
A single volume string-bound Japanese style fukuro toji 27 x 18.5cm is housed in a modern chitsu 26.3 x 19.2cm. 25 double-page color and monochrome woodblock prints by Sakai Hōitsu 酒井抱 (1761-1829). Loosely translates as A Book of Drawings by Ōson, Ōson being a pen name of Hōitsu.
Upon cursory examination, Suharaya Mohei of Senshōbō and Suharaya Sasuke of Kinkadō were publishing works in the 1830s and 1840s that seem to coincide with the color and publishing quality of this volume. The original was published in 1817 (Bunka 14) and this lovely reprint was likely published about 1840s (Tenpo?). There was also a Meiji period reprint done in the 1880s which has much bolder colors and Meiji-era paper.
The works include Fuji 富士 [Mt. Fuji], Itozakura 糸桜 [Weeping Cherry], Ominaeshi 女郎花 [Golden Lace], Ume 梅 [Plum], Fue 笛 [Flute] and Kakitsubata 杜若 [Rabbit Ear Iris]. Also included are Camellia Blossoms and a Tea Cup and Two Pears, both of which include a poem by the artist.
See references: Miller p. 443 and Hillier p. 661-5.
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- Title
- Ōson Gafu 鶯邨画譜
- Author
- Sakai Hōitsu 酒井抱, author and artist
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Date Published
- 1842
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Specializing in East Asian Books with Aesthetic Interest, Japanese Books with Original Art, English and American Literature, Women's Books and the Generally Intriguing!
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Established in 1979, Boston Book Company offers rare and interesting books in a broad range of subjects. Our areas of particular expertise: Japanese artist books of all eras, East Asian art in general, photographica, local history, women's books, English and American literature..
We are always eager to learn something new.... Every collector brings a novel approach to our shared love of books.
Welcome!
Helen Kelly
Charles Vilnis
David Fredette
James Desrosiers
Elizabeth Fragala
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- Reprint
- Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.