1883 Wood Engraving Sumie Ink Japanese Shokudo Shojo Portrait Horse LAJ1 FOX a 17th century French poet

a 17th century French poet and critic

She wears a traditional heavy robe

and an article from 1929 issues of the American Rifleman magazine

This piece was illustrated by Gruesbeck

This is an original 1928 photogravure of the courtyard of the Post Office in Krems

1883 Wood Engraving Sumie Ink Japanese Shokudo Shojo Portrait Horse LAJ1 FOX a 17th century French poetThis is an original 1883 black and white wood engraving of a portrait of Shokado Shojo, famous Japanese artist of the Kan ei era, by an unnamed Japanese artist in the Sumi e tradition using diluted black inks and bold brush strokes to illustrate this style which is similar to calligraphy in execution. CONDITION This 128+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note