1883 Wood Engraving Sumie Ink Japanese Shokudo Shojo Portrait Horse LAJ1 FOX popularly known as Desert Fox

popularly known as Desert Fox

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

She wears a traditional heavy robe

This piece was illustrated by Gruesbeck

1883 Wood Engraving Sumie Ink Japanese Shokudo Shojo Portrait Horse LAJ1 FOX popularly known as Desert FoxThis 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