{"product_id":"an-amateur-japanese-sketchbook-of-watercolor-and-ink-wash-paintings-circa-1890-1920-81-full-page-drawings-of-beautiful-landscapes-deities-animals-and-much-more","title":"An Amateur Japanese Sketchbook of Watercolor and Ink Wash Paintings, Circa 1890-1920. 81 Full Page Drawings of Beautiful Landscapes, Deities, Animals and Much More","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: An Amateur Japanese Sketchbook of Watercolor and Ink Wash Paintings, Circa 1890-1920. 81 Full Page Drawings of Beautiful Landscapes, Deities, Animals and Much More \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Meiji to Taisho Period, late 19th to early 20th century manuscript sketchbook, being an amateur artist’s rather large collection of color and ink wash paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere are over 80 full pages of colorful landscapes and floral gatherings, as well as numerous other figures, animals (quite a few horse paintings), and even a full suite of the Shichifukujin, or Seven Lucky Gods. Although the work is not on a masterful level or signed, the artist’s skill is still quite lovely, and is rather free spirited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne manuscript in oblong octavo (14 x 19.5 cm), 42 leaves and 3 loosely tipped in leaves of drawings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis manuscript is in very good shape, with minor rubbing and wear to the binding. There is minor foxing and soiling throughout, mostly to the lower margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51634832277815,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20251220_211504.jpg?v=1769896808","url":"https:\/\/thatguywiththebooks.com\/products\/an-amateur-japanese-sketchbook-of-watercolor-and-ink-wash-paintings-circa-1890-1920-81-full-page-drawings-of-beautiful-landscapes-deities-animals-and-much-more","provider":"That Guy With The Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}