Portrait of Ashikaga Motouji by Kano Doshun

Artist: Kano Doshun (1747-1797)

Woodblock Prints Title: Portrait of Ashikaga Motouji

1st Publication: 1770's

Size: 10-3/8 x 7-1/2

Date of this edition: 1770's

Publisher: Unknown

Condition: A couple of wormholes repaired, else very fine

Notes: Prints made at this period are in black and white. Harunobu was the first to add color in his prints about the same period of time.

This print belongs to a very scarce series of 12 Prints.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.