Hanabusa Itchō - (after) Japanese ink drawing, Blind monks examining an elephant - Sold
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- Hanabusa Itchō
| Type of artwork | Drawing / Aquarelle |
| Period | 1800 to 1899 (19th century) |
| Technique | Pen (Ink) |
| Support | Japanese Paper |
| Subject | Figures |
| Framed | Only in Passe-partout |
| Dimensions | 21 x 31 cm (h x w) |
| Passe-partout | 34 x 48.5 cm (h x w) |
| Signed | Unsigned |
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Ink drawing after a print (Ukiyo-e) by Itcho Hanabusa. The performance concerns a Buddhist parable in which blind monks examine an elephant. Each man draws a different conclusion based on which part of the elephant he has examined.
Japanese prints depicting both elephants and blind people are not particularly common in traditional Japanese art, but there are some exceptions. One of the most famous works that combines these two elements is the print entitled "The Blind and an Elephant" (視覚障害者と象, Shikaku Shougai-sha to Zou) by the famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849).
This print is part of Hokusai's series "Ten Types of Skills in Crafts" (Fûryû jiman jû) and shows a group of blind people touching an elephant and trying to understand it by feeling and examining it. The work is an example of how Hokusai combined traditional Japanese art with influences from foreign art, especially from India, where the parable of the blind men and the elephant originates.
Japanese prints depicting both elephants and blind people are not particularly common in traditional Japanese art, but there are some exceptions. One of the most famous works that combines these two elements is the print entitled "The Blind and an Elephant" (視覚障害者と象, Shikaku Shougai-sha to Zou) by the famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849).
This print is part of Hokusai's series "Ten Types of Skills in Crafts" (Fûryû jiman jû) and shows a group of blind people touching an elephant and trying to understand it by feeling and examining it. The work is an example of how Hokusai combined traditional Japanese art with influences from foreign art, especially from India, where the parable of the blind men and the elephant originates.
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Passe-partout/frames: Damage to frames is not described. If a work is framed behind glass and the glass is broken, this will be mentioned. Passe-partouts are not guaranteed in any way and are not always included.
Edition: The edition number on the photo may differ from the correct edition number mentioned above. If we have several copies in the same condition, we will not take a new photo for each leaf.
Handling: If you are the highest bidder, you will receive an invoice from us for the purchased works by e-mail after the auction has ended. Here you will find the details regarding payment and handling.
Viewing: The purchase is covered by the Art Auction purchase guarantee. If you would still like to view a work before placing a bid, this is possible by appointment at the Kunstveiling branch in Amstelveen (Tuesday to Friday between 11:00 and 17:15). Please contact us for this.
Questions: We strive to provide as much information as possible in the auction description. However, if you have any questions, please use the 'Ask the seller' button to contact us. Other items we offer can be viewed by clicking on the seller's name.
Resale right: For works with a total price (including auction costs but excluding VAT) above 3000 euros, the legal Resale Right of a maximum of 4% applies. (This does not apply to art by artists who died more than 70 years ago). The resale right must be paid by the buyer. Kunstveiling will take care of the financial settlement of the Resale Right compensation in accordance with the stipulated provisions.
For international buyers: This item is offered by Kunstveiling.nl. If you win the item, you will receive a Dutch purchase invoice from Kunstveiling.nl.
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| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||||
| Price | Up to 2 kg.
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