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1953 Japanische Landschaften In Farbholzschnitten - Otto Kümmel(Hokusai, Gakutei, Hokuju, Eisen, Hiroshige, Kanazawa(Der Silberne Quell in Baden - Baden Sadly 4 Pictures missing

1953 Japanische Landschaften In Farbholzschnitten - Otto Kümmel(Hokusai, Gakutei, Hokuju, Eisen, Hiroshige, Kanazawa(Der Silberne Quell in Baden - Baden Sadly 4 Pictures missing

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Rare small book in German of the work of Japanese artists the book was published in 1953 it has stains and nibbles but the artwork is superb but sadly 4 images are missing.


Here is a brief synopsis of the lives and works of the Japanese artists  Eisen, Hiroshige, and Kanazawa:

 

### Eisen (1790-1848)
**Keisai Eisen** was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist famous for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) and shunga (erotic prints). His portraits of courtesans from the pleasure districts of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) are particularly well-known for their elegance and detail. Eisen's work also includes landscapes and illustrations for literary works, and he was known for his meticulous attention to fashion and beauty in his depictions of women.

### Hiroshige (1797-1858)
**Utagawa Hiroshige** was a master ukiyo-e artist best known for his landscape prints, particularly the series "The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō," which depicts the journey along the Tōkaidō road from Edo to Kyoto. Hiroshige's work is celebrated for its poetic and atmospheric qualities, capturing the beauty of Japanese scenery in various seasons and weather conditions. His innovative compositions and use of color had a significant impact on the development of Japanese printmaking and influenced many Western artists, including the Impressionists.

### Kanazawa (dates uncertain, active early 19th century)
**Kanazawa Okinobu** is a less well-known ukiyo-e artist, and there is limited information available about his life and work. He is known to have been active during the early 19th century, and his works are primarily focused on illustrations for books and prints. While not as famous as the other artists listed, Kanazawa contributed to the rich tapestry of ukiyo-e art during the Edo period.

Each of these artists played a significant role in the development and evolution of ukiyo-e, contributing to its diversity and richness through their unique styles and subjects. Their works continue to be celebrated for their artistic excellence and cultural significance.

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