Reproduction from one of earliest Japanese Books (c1775) printed in colour

MAIDEN OF THE MIST, SECTION I, COLOUR PRINTING, Plate XVI

Highly Decorative Folio Lithograph from George Ashdown Audsley's "The Ornamental Arts of Japan."

Katsukawa Shunshō was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the ukiyo-e style, and the leading artist of the Katsukawa school. Shunshō studied under Miyagawa Shunsui, son and student of Miyagawa Chōshun, both equally famous and talented ukiyo-e artists. (1726 - 1792)

Published: Samson Low & Co, London, Imp. Lemercier & Cie Paris, Lith & Print by W. Greve, Berlin

Good overall condition, fine detailed plate, main image remains good

Some general age tone to boarders edge and corners of sheet

Sheet size approx: 16" x 11.5" (405mm x 295mm) produced on heavy wove paper.

The images within the publication feature drawings, paintings, engravings, printing, embroidery, textile fabrics, lacquer, incrusted-work, metal-work, cloisonne enamel, modelling and carving. The work is one of the most sought after and comprehensive treatises on the Japanese arts.

ANOTHER GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT OVER 130 YRS OLD from Rare Maps and Prints