A Set of Eight Japanese Woodcut Prints by Sakai Hoitsu (1761-1828)

A set of eight Japanese woodcut prints by Sakai Hoitsu (1761-1828) and his followers Suzuki Kittsu (1795-1858) and Nakano Kimei (1834-1891) from  "Shiki No Hana/Flowers of the Four Seasons" first published in Kyoto by the famous design book publisher Unsodo in Meiji 40, 1908. Sakai Hoitsu (1761 - 1828) was credited with reviving the historic Rinpa School of painting during the Edo era . The series comprises ten volumes of woodblock printed images of colorful flowers and blossoming trees and shrubs for the four seasons. These handsome woodblocks feature interesting compositions, ranging from bold closeups to airy depictions of delicate leaves and blossoms, carefully coloured and detailed.

Framed: 44 x 36 cm