1883 Wood Engraving Sumie Ink Japanese Shokudo Shojo Portrait Horse LAJ1 FOX and an article from 1929

and an article from 1929 issues of the American Rifleman magazine

There are some very slight creases and a 1/ 2 inch tear in the bottom margin of the outer border (not shown) which do not affect the image

She wears a traditional heavy robe

a 17th century French poet and critic

This is an original 1928 photogravure of the courtyard of the Post Office in Krems

1883 Wood Engraving Sumie Ink Japanese Shokudo Shojo Portrait Horse LAJ1 FOX and an article from 1929This is an original 1883 black and white wood engraving of a portrait of Shokado Shojo, famous Japanese artist of the Kan ei era, by an unnamed Japanese artist in the Sumi e tradition using diluted black inks and bold brush strokes to illustrate this style which is similar to calligraphy in execution. CONDITION This 128+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note