Sharaku, Julius Kurth, Munchen, 1922

A German publication on the work of Tōshūsai Sharaku, Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, particularly known for his portraits of kabuki actors. He is a particularly interesting artist, active only from 1794-95, with little known about his true identity. His energetic work, which also featured less flattering details of his subjects, proved not be to the public taste at the time. His work is however much admired now and heavily desired by collectors - just over 600 original prints of his 140+ works are known to survive. 

Sharaku, by Julius Kurth.

Published by R. Piper & Co., Verlag, Munchen, 1922. Second edition, revised and enlarged. First published in 1910.

A good hardback with red cloth printed spine and mustard paper over boards with printed title to front. No dustjacket. Cover is a little soiled with bumping and wear to the head and tail of spine. With a little give in the spine.

Text is bright and clean throughout with occasional scattered spotting.

Also includes the coats of arms of the main families and the most famous representatives of the actors of Yedo in the second half of the 18th century, with special consideration to those portrayed by Sharaku.

Text in German.

Title + tissue guarded colour frontispiece + 128pp text + 129-205pp Plates + 206-209pp Edo Plan + 210-213pp Coats of Arms + 214-215pp Index.

Approx Dimensions: 290mm high x 214mm wide x 22mm deep.

Weight approximately 1013g unpacked.