Antique Japanese practice painting album, Takeuchi Seihō, Meiji period, 12 woodblock prints

Japanese printed practice painting album consisting of 12 woodblock-printed plates bound as a single volume. The album is attributed to Takeuchi Seihō (1864–1942), one of the leading Japanese painters of the late Meiji period and an important figure in the development of modern Japanese painting.

This publication belongs to the series commonly known as Seihō shūga-chō (practice drawing albums), issued during the Meiji period as instructional material for studying traditional motifs such as plants, animals, birds, and natural forms. The album was intended for copying and visual study rather than for literary reading.

The volume is printed using traditional woodblock techniques. It is not a manuscript and not a modern reproduction. A publisher’s stamp on the reverse indicates the volume number (vol. 4) and a Tokyo distribution address in the Kanda area. No explicit publication date is stated in the book.

Period
Meiji period (late 19th – early 20th century)

Artist
Takeuchi Seihō

Volume
Single volume (vol. 4)

Contents
12 woodblock prints

Size
Size (approx.): 18 × 25 × 0.5 cm.

Condition
Good antique condition. Antique works may show natural signs of age (toning, small creases, minor corner wear), so please review the photos carefully.

Shipping
Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia. Free shipping for each additional book in one order. Applied in the cart and at checkout. Protective packaging.

For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.