A beautiful set of images depicting traditional Japanese landscapes, birds and flowers by Taki Katei

Taki Katei – 瀧和亭 (1830 – 1901)

Tansei ippan 丹青一斑

Published by Yoshikawa Hanshichi 1896

5 volumes (of 5) in modern Japanese cover – Complete

Condition Wear to covers. Some marks and staining at folds to images

Each album contains 12 double page prints in traditional brush painting style. Alongside the elegant brushstrokes, vibrant colours are used to highlight contrasting tones and textures on each image.

Taki Katei was a successful painter during the Meiji period whose art was founded on traditional Chinese and Japanese methods. His work demonstrates the shift from traditional methods to a more modern style with increasing Western influence. He was commissioned to paint for the Royal palace and his work was exhibited internationally.