JAPANESE ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF DESIGN.
Book I.—Containing over 1,500 engraved Curious and most ingenious Geometric Patterns of Circles, Medallions, &c., comprising Conventional Details of Plants, Flowers, Leaves, Petals, also Birds, Fans, Animals, Key Patterns, &c., &c. Oblong 12mo, fancy covers. Price 2s. net.
Book II.—Containing over 600 most original and effective Designs for Diaper Ornament, giving the base lines to the design, also Artistic Miniature Picturesque Sketches. Oblong 12mo, fancy covers. Price 2s. net.
These books exhibit the varied charm and originality of conception of Japanese Ornament, and form an inexhaustible field of Design.
A DELIGHTFUL SERIES OF STUDIES OF BIRDS in most Characteristic and Life-like Attitudes, surrounded with appropriate Foliage and Flowers.—By the celebrated Japanese Artist, Bairei Kono. In three Books, 8vo, each containing 36 pages of highly artistic and decorative Illustrations printed in tints. Bound in fancy paper covers. Price 10s. net.
These books are of the greatest value to Artists, Screen and China Painters, Decorators, and Designers in all branches of Art Manufacture, and of much interest to the admirers of Japanese Art.
“In attitude and gesture and expression, these birds, whether perching or soaring, swooping or brooding, are admirable.”—Magazine of Art.
JAPANESE STUDIES OF BIRDS AND FLOWERS, A NEW SERIES OF.—By Watanabe Sietei, the acknowledged leading living Artist in Japan. 3 volumes, containing numerous exceedingly Artistic Sketches in various tints, 8vo, fancy covers. Price 10s. net.
“Contain a wealth of exquisite xylographic impressions, which cannot be beaten by any European attempts.”—The Studio.