Taiso YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)

 Click here to view image full size. An extremely fine original drawing for the set Kaidai hyakusenso, “One Hundred Aspects of Battle Chosen by Yoshitoshi.” ( Although – for whatever reason – this design was not published [ only sixty-five prints being known ]. ) A set of half-length portraits, mostly of modern soldiers and leaders drawn as historical figures of the medieval period in a semi-western style. The set published by Ohashi 7 The drawing in sumi and light colour has been restored and is in good condition and been re-laid onto Seichosen Koso Japanese paper, 14.75 in; 37.5 cms x 10.75 in; 27.25 cms. Sold “as is.” Status: Sold

Taiso YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)

 Click here to view image full size. A fine original drawing of Masaki Taizen Tokiyoshi from Kaidai hyakusenso, “One Hundred Aspects of Battle Chosen by Yoshitoshi.” A set of half-length portraits, mostly of modern soldiers and leaders drawn as historical figures of the medieval period in a semi-western style. The set of sixty-five prints published by Ohashi 7/1863-3/1869 ( this design published 9/1868 ). The drawing in sumi has been restored and is in good condition and been re-laid onto Seichosen Koso Japanese paper, 10.75 in; 27.25 cms x 10.5 in; 26.75 cms. Sold together with the published print in good condition. The drawing sold “as is.” Status: Sold  Click here to view image full size.

Taiso YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)

 Click here to view image full size. Looking chilly: the appearance of a cocubine of the Bunka era from the set Fuzoku sanjuniso, the “Thirty-Two Types of Beauty in Daily Life” published by Tsunashima 1888. The first edition. Very fine impression and colour. Full size with extra paper left and top. Signed Yoshitoshi ga. Status: Sold

Taiso YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)

 Click here to view image full size. Wanting a stroll. A Meiji beauty in western-style dress from the set Fuzoku sanjuniso, the “Thirty-Two Types of Beauty in Daily Life” published by Tsunashima 1888. The first edition. Very fine impression and colour. Full size with extra paper left and top. Signed Yoshitoshi ga. Status: Sold

Taiso YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)

 Click here to view image full size. Smoky. A housewife from the Kyowa era fanning a fire from the set Fuzoku sanjuniso, the “Thirty-Two Types of Beauty in Daily Life” published by Tsunashima 1888. The first edition. Very fine impression and colour. Full size with extra paper left and top. Signed Yoshitoshi ga. Status: Sold