[KŌKAN'S SKETCHBOOK].

高鑑. 第壱號.[Kōkan. Dai-ichi-gō]
[Sketchbook. Volume 1].

[Japan]. Stock ID #216979

3 double page watercolours, 15 full page watercolours, 30 ink illustrations and over 20 draft pencil sketches on 76 double-folded leaves, some blank leaves, notes in Japanese on some leaves, paper title label upper cover, 24 x 16cm. Paper covers creased with edges worn, very occasional insect damage. An attractive sketchbook.

This sketchbook, titled 高鑑 (Kōkan) by the artist, reflects various interests, capturing diverse subjects including people, landscapes, and objects. The artist uses pencil, black ink and watercolour to create his sketches, often experimenting with multiple versions of the same subjects. The figures depicted are dressed in traditional Japanese attire, which, combined with the paper and binding suggest this lovely sketchbook dates from some time at the beginning of the 20th century.

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Price: $400.00 AU

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