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Chigusa Soun-Canna, 1940
Woodblock Print
17 x 12
in
Description:Stem and leaves of Calla Lilies in briliant colors
Issued: 1940
Edition:first edition
Signature:Rakusan(added later)
Seal: Rakusan(added later)
Condition: very good color and impression,toned within image and verso
Publisher:In the 1920s, Kyoto-based publisher Maria Gabou planned Western Flowers Series (You Souka Fu) based on the botanical paintings of Soun Chigusa. When Maria Gabou ran short on Soun's designs, they commissioned Rakusan to fill out the series with designs done in the style of Soun. The original printing of the series did not include indication of authorship on the designs, for either artist. By 1936, the series was printed with signatures, yet the attribution of each design was inconsistent. Due to this inconsistency, signatures on designs from this series are unreliable.
Series:Western Flower Series
$250
