30 Ogata Gekko Japanese Art Cards

Greetings cards capturing the elegance, refined subjects and exquisite detail of art by Japanese painter and print maker Ogato Gekko (1859-1920). Born in Edo, now Tokyo, his art is part of the ‘ukiyo-e’ tradition, capturing details of life in Edo, depicting its beauties and gardens. Reproducing six delicate colour woodblocks, including scenes from the artist’s ‘Customs and Manners of Women’ and ‘Beauties Matched with Flowers’ series. The images comprise 'Caring for the Chrysanthemums’; ‘Admiring the Plum Blossom’; ‘Iris Garden’; ‘Arranging Azaleas in the Garden’; ‘Verandah overlooking a Fish Pond’; and ‘Picnic and Young Grasses’; all c.1887-96.

Made exclusively for Museum Selection.

30 cards, six designs
15 x 10cm
Blank inside
Envelopes included
Printed in Britain
British FSC accredited card
Cards and envelopes can be recycled
Packed in a compostable bag. Requires industrial composting: please add to your food or garden waste bin (subject to your local refuse collection policies)