KŌRIN FURUYA, Kōrin-style Patterns n. 40, 1897 sculture dating to the fourth year

dating to the fourth year of the Kaei era (1851)

spending three years in Pont-Aven

where he created the “Quasi Orto

and bokashi (color gradations)

KŌRIN FURUYA, Kōrin-style Patterns n. 40, 1897 sculture dating to the fourth yearStunning proof with excellent colors, in the first edition. Printed on paper from Japan during the Meiji era (18681912). In exceptional condition, with untrimmed margins all around. Bibliography J. T. Carpenter, Designing Nature: The Rinpa Aesthetic in Japanese Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2012, p. 111 J. Hillier, The Art of the Japanese Book, London: Sothebys, 1987 A. Jackson (ed.), Kimono: The Art and Evolution of Japanese Fashion, London: