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Two Woodblock Prints from the Book ''Seitei Kacho Gafu'' by Seitei Watanabe (1851-1918) - Two Woodblock Prints from the Book ''Seitei Kacho Gafu'' by Seitei Watanabe (1851-1918) Japan, Meiji Period, 1890 - 1916. Color woodblock prints on paper, each with two book pages from ''Seitei Kacho Gafu'' (Seitei's Album of Birds and Flowers). 19.8 x 26.2 cm, 27 × 20.5 cm (mat opening), 35.5 × 42.5 cm (dimensions with frame). Mat. Framed under glass. Very well preserved, slightly browned condition. Seitei Kacho Gafu is Watanabe Seitei's famous woodblock-printed album featuring depictions of birds and flowers, first published in the late Meiji period. The book showcases his elegant, naturalistic style, combining traditional Japanese kacho-e with a refined Western realism. The pages contain delicate seasonal scenes, making the work one of the most admired art books of its time. Watanabe Seitei was a significant artist of the Meiji period, known for his finely detailed kacho-e - depictions of birds and flowers. His work combines classical Japanese elegance with a gentle touch of Western naturalism, making him one of the most influential figures in modern Japanese decorative art.