Colored woodcut (congratulations sheet), signed, artist's stamp, Meiji period (1868 - 1912), format 40 x 40 cm (with passe-partout). The motif is the Minogame a large rock with a pine tree, above it the sun and a pair of cranes, the typical symbols of happiness and long life. It began with Emperor Meiji Japan's cultural opening and colored woodcuts found their way to Europe. Western artists enthusiastically took up Japonisme. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Graphics   |   Material: Papier   |   Country of origin: Japan   |   Artist: Goshun | Similar pieces