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…s, twenty one are signed by men and twelve by women. Considering the large number of men identified on this quilt, it is unlikely all of them stitched their own block and more likely they gave money to the project in return for someone making their block. The quilt is finely made with simple yet elegant and even quilting in the diamond pattern. The binding securing the edges is a separate piece of fabric, a procedure requiring twice the amount of…

…ays are seen disporting themselves among fantastic trees.” Fairyland remained popular until about 1929, and has experienced a revival among collectors today. Prior to her development of Fairyland Lustre, Makeig-Jones produced a number of “ordinary” lustre patterns that incorporated dragons, butterflies, birds, and Asian motifs. Today these are known specifically as Dragon Lustre or Butterfly Lustre, for example. They are not part of the Fairyland…

…1811), and served as an attendant to Prince Shinnin, for whom he painted a number of private commissions. These screens depict a bevy of quail feeding by moonlight amidst susuki (Pampas grass) and kikyo (Chinese bellflowers). The flora evokes an autumnal mood with the heavy dew on the ground, depicted in silver and gold dust, and the shimmering light of the full moon, shown in pale gold foil. The screens are dated to 1830, reflecting the best of K…

…, lighthearted temperament of the Rococo period. The boys are Armand Louis II (b. 1756) and Armand Louis Jean (b. 1757), sons of Armand Louis I de Béthune. Members of the aristocracy enjoyed dressing their children up in costumes, which Drouais captured in a number of portraits. Here the artist luxuriates in the details of the boys’ elaborate attire: sumptuous velvet suits with slashed sleeves, silk ribbons, and lace collars and cuffs. The pug, be…

…taken while work on the print was still in progress. It is one of a small number of proofs from Goltzius and his workshop. The figures on the three crosses and of the Virgin Mary are lightly sketched in, while John the Evangelist in the foreground, who looks up to Christ, is more fully completed. This is a very fine impression, with all of the rapidly etched areas cleanly printed. Proofs are greatly valued, as they offer an understanding of the c…

…The Azuwa Bridge is one of 26 bridges that span the Sumida River as it wends its way through Tokyo. The bridge is near the Asakusa area of Tokyo, famous for the large number of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines found there. And for the many festivals held in conjunction with these religious establishments. As such, the area also became famous as an entertainment area….

…the face and right leg of the child. Proof impressions, usually limited in number, are taken from the plate while it is in progress so the artist can check the image. Interestingly, trial proofs began to be preserved more frequently in the nineteenth century, perhaps in correlation with the renewed concept of artistically creative printmaking. Note that the artist did not wipe the plate completely clean before printing, but instead left broad swat…