[NANGA] TETSUOU, artist (1792-1872) — Tetsuou Ranchiku-Fu, 2 Vols

1927. [NANGA] TETSUOU, artist (1792-1872). TETSUOU RANCHIKU-FU, 2 vols. 30.8 x 22.8 cm. Unsoudou, Shouwa 2 [1927] Large orihon folding albums.. With the remarkable artwork of Tetsuou (Old Man Made of Iron) a Rinzai Zen monk who lived in Nagasaki through most of the 19th century... The printing needs to be seen to be appreciated. Quite lovely. The standard subject of Japanese Ran orchids and bamboo is handled with great skill by artist, carver and printer. And lest we forget, the paper is appropriate, as well. With the original clasped chitsu with worn title label. Overall, very clean condition and an exceellent printing. $1,250.00. .