Color woodcut (congratulations sheet), signed, artist's stamp, Meiji period (around 1900), format 40 x 40 cm (with passe-partout). As a motif, the Minogame carries a large rock with a pine tree, above it the sun and a pair of cranes, the typical symbols of luck and long life. It began with Emperor Meiji cultural opening of Japan and color woodcuts found their way to Europe. Western artists enthusiastically took up the Japonisms. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Graphics   |   Material: Papier   |   Country of origin: Japan   |   Artist: Goshun | Similar pieces