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Genteibon dangi by Jun'ichiro Sekino — Japanese Woodblock print

Genteibon dangi

by Jun'ichiro Sekino

Medium:
Woodblock print
Edition:
Self-printed
Source:
ukiyo-e.org

Typical Price

Genteibon Dangi is a print associated with limited-edition book publishing, reflecting Sekino's involvement in Japan's bibliophile culture. The intersection of printmaking and fine bookmaking creates a specialized collector market. Prices typically range from $200-$600.

Description

"Genteibon dangi" translates roughly as "Limited-edition book talk" or "Discussion of restricted editions" — likely the title of a publication or lecture series in which Sekino participated. The print may serve as a frontispiece or cover image for such a publication, the title reflecting the art-world discourse around limited-edition printmaking that was central to the sosaku-hanga movement's self-understanding and market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Genteibon dangi was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎).

Genteibon dangi uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.

Genteibon dangi depicts figures and craftspeople.