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Below are images of twenty-four (24) various Japanese artists' woodblock prints my deceased father, Col. F. G. de Rox (1920–2010), purchased while stationed in Japan after World War 2 serving in the US Army.
For the background story about my father's time in Japan, please visit Paul Jacoulet Woodblock Prints to see my presentation page on French-Japanese woodblock print artist Paul Jacoulet, whose works my father also collected and which are also for sale. |
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If you have interest in buying and/or questions about the collection displayed below, please contact me. — F. David de Rox |
My Father's Japanese Prints Collection
NOTES:• Click the thumbnail image to view the original LARGE-SIZE PHOTO. • I have categorized the collection by artist for ease of organization and efficiency's sake so prospective buyers prefer to see the works of a particular artist collated. • Almost all the prints I have identified doing my own research, as my father did not leave behind an itemized inventory of his collection. Where I was unable to identify the title and/or artist, I have indicated this accordingly, and these appear last in the gallery. • I apologize in advance for mis-identifying any of these works, as I am not an expert in this genre of Japanese art, and therefore happily welcome corrections for any errors I made. • Where the artist is unknown, I have included mention of possible artists who may have produced the work as I sought out candidates coming close in their own works to these in my father's collection for which I could find no match among the various galleries, auction houses, and dealers' inventory I poured over in a vain attempt to find a duplicate image and so solve the mystery of their origin. • Should you know the artist and/or title for any of these "unknown" works, I welcome any information you may have so I may update this gallery accordingly.
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Katsushika Hokusai(1760-1849) |
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• Ranked 139th in the top 500 world rankings of best-selling artists at auction, according to www.ArtPrice.com BIO: |
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"Kajikazawa in Kai Province" |
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TITLE: Kajikazawa in Kai Province (Koshu Kajikazawa) |
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"Umezawa Manor in Sagami Province" |
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TITLE: Umezawa Manor in Sagami Province |
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"Viewing the Sunset over Ryogoku Bridge from the Onmaya Enbankment" |
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TITLE: Viewing the Sunset over Ryogoku Bridge from the Onmaya Embankment (Onmayagashi yori Ryogokubashi sekiyo o miru) |
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"Sazai Hall at the Temple of the Five Hundred Arhats" |
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TITLE: Sazai Hall at the Temple of the Five Hundred Arhats |
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"Tatekawa River Lumberyard at Honjo" |
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TITLE: Tatekawa River Lumberyard at Honjo (Honjo Tatekawa) |
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"Noboto Bay [OR: The Coast of Noboto]" |
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TITLE: Noboto Bay (Noboto no ura) [OR: The Coast of Noboto] |
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"Fuji Seen in the Distance from Senju Pleasure Quarter" |
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TITLE: Fuji Seen in the Distance from Senju Pleasure Quarter (Senju kagai yori chobo no Fuji) |
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"Tsukudajima in Musashi Province" |
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TITLE: Tsukudajima in Musashi Province (Buyo Tsukudajima) |
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"Women and Children Viewing the Fireworks" |
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TITLE: Women and Children Viewing the Fireworks |
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"Lower Meguro" |
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TITLE: Lower Meguro |
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"Fuji from the Katakura Tea Fields in Suruga" |
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TITLE: Fuji from the Katakura Tea Fields in Suruga (Sunshu Katakura chaen no Fuji) |
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"Nakahara in Sagami Province" |
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TITLE: Nakahara in Sagami Province (Soshu Nakahara) |
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Utagawa Hiroshige(1797–1858) |
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• Ranked 500th in the top 500 world rankings of best-selling artists at auction, according to www.ArtPrice.com BIO: |
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"A Snowy Evening at Kanbara Station" |
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TITLE: A Snowy Evening at Kanbara Station |
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"Snow in the Grounds of Kameido Tenmangu" |
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TITLE: Snow in the Grounds of Kameido Tenmangu |
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"Autumn Moon on the Tama River" |
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TITLE: Autumn Moon on the Tama River (Tamagawa no shugetsu) |
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"Cherry Blossoms at Arashiyama" |
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TITLE: Cherry Blossoms at Arashiyama |
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"Sunrise at Shinagawa" |
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TITLE: Sunrise at Shinagawa (Shinagawa-juku) |
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"No. 32, Seba" |
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TITLE: No. 32, Seba |
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi(1798–1861) |
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• Ranked 1998th in the top 2000 world rankings of best-selling artists at auction, according to www.ArtPrice.com BIO: • https://www.viewingjapaneseprints.net/texts/ukiyoe/kuniyoshi.html |
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"The Strong Woman of Omi Province Subduing a Wild Horse" |
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TITLE: The Strong Woman (Okane "Kane-jo"), of Omi Province, Subduing a Wild Horse |
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Suzuki Harunobu(1725–1770) |
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• Ranked 2,392th in the top 5000 world rankings of best-selling artists at auction, according to www.ArtPrice.com BIO: • https://www.viewingjapaneseprints.net/texts/ukiyoe/harunobu.html |
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"Two Women Gathering Lotus Blossoms [OR: Gathering Lotus Flowers]" |
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TITLE: Two Women Gathering Lotus Blossoms [OR: Gathering Lotus Flowers] |
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Torii Kiyonaga(1752-1815) |
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• Ranked 16,282nd in the top 20,000 world rankings of best-selling artists at auction, according to www.ArtPrice.com BIO: |
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[Unknown Title but Similar to "Actors in a Shosa Performance"] |
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TITLE: Unknown, but similar to: "Actors in a Shosa (Combination of Acting and Dancing) Performance"* |
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— Unidentified Gosho Dolls Print — |
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Shuyo(active in 1930's) |
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Tekiho Nishizawa(1889–1965) |
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Kawase-Hasui(1883–1957) |
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Shuyo, active around the 1930s, created a 1931 woodblock print series showing Gosho dolls in Noh theater roles, featuring elegant costumes and delicate patterning with embellishments like silver and gold mica. These dolls, characterized by their chubby, cute appearance and white skin, were featured in a series published in 1931, showcasing them in elegant costumes with delicate patterning and sophisticated coloring, including embellishments like silver and gold mica. RANK: Unknown BIO: Unknown
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Tekiho Nishizawa produced an early 20th-century print of a Gosho doll holding a duck, reflecting the continued popularity of the theme. These prints are valued for their fine line work, sophisticated coloring, and cultural significance, often being displayed as art cards or framed pieces. RANK: Unknown
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Kawase-Hasui, primarily known for his landscape prints, created a series of 24 woodblock prints in 1935 titled "The Japanese Dolls - Gosho Ningyo". Published by Meiji Shobo, this series featured detailed depictions of Gosho dolls in various poses and settings, often incorporating elements like silver and gold mica to capture the sumptuousness of their costumes. RANK: Ranked 515th in the top 1,000 world rankings of best-selling artists at auction, according to www.ArtPrice.com BIO: Kawase-Hasui Bio
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[Title Unknown: Gosho Dolls in Noh Theater Roles] |
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| TITLE: (Unknown Gosho Dolls in Noh Theater Roles Print) ARTIST: (Unknown: possible candidates are Shuyo [OR] Nishizawa Tekiho [OR] Kawase Hasui TYPE: Embroidered textile YEAR: Unknown PERIOD: Meiji Period (1868-1912) MEDIUM: Silk thread on fabric SIZE: 11 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches NOTES: Gosho dolls, also known as gosho ningyo or "imperial palace dolls," are a traditional form of Japanese art that originated in the Imperial Palace in Kyoto during the Edo period (1603 to 1867) and became popular throughout Japan during the Meiji period (1868–1912). |
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Hashimoto Kansetsu(1883-1945) |
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• Ranked 8,058th in the top 10,000 world rankings of best-selling artists at auction, according to www.ArtPrice.com |
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[Title Unknown] |
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TITLE: Unknown |
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