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Suzuki Harunobu — Visual Parody of the Calligrapher Ono no Tofu | Edo period, 18th century
Suzuki Harunobu

Visual Parody of the Calligrapher Ono no Tofu | Edo period, 18th century

An 18th-century woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu that humorously parodies the famous calligrapher Ono no Tofu through clever visual wit and artistic commentary.

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Fine Japanese Prints

December 6, 2021

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000

Lot 7

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Suzuki Harunobu, Visual Parody of the Calligrapher Ono no Tofu | Edo period, 18th century

An 18th-century woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu that humorously parodies the famous calligrapher Ono no Tofu through clever visual wit and artistic commentary.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Parody, Japanese, Ukiyo-e, Edo Period, Woodblock Print, 18th Century, Humorous

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Art Institute of Chicago