Illustrated History of Chinese Woodcuts (1 of 4)

One page from a woodblock printed book mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on paper

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed shop inscription reading "Dong Da Xing Chang" ("Forever Dong Da Xing"; probably the print shop name). Probably from Jiajiang, Sichuan; possible pair with 1935.37.126.

Woodblock print; ink on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left: "Xi Shen" ("God of Happiness"). Probably from Beijing; part of a possible set of paper gods 1935.36.62-.81.

Album of woodblock prints: ink on paper

One page from a woodblock printed book mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on paper

One page from a woodblock printed book mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on paper

Woodblock-printed album; ink and color on paper

Screenprint in 26 colors

Aquatint

Collage of printed and cut paper elements: red "paper-cut" decoration with applique woodblock printed image; ink and color on paper. Probably from Beijing; identical to 1935.36.126.3.

One page from a woodblock printed book mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on paper

One page from a woodblock printed book mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on paper