Yokoyama Taikan (1868- ) (Kodansha Library of Japanese Art, Vol. 4) by NOMA, Seiroku (original Japanese text); WEATHERBY, Meredith (English translation) - 1959

Rutland, Vermont and Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle Company. Very Good. 1959. Softcover. Stated third printing, 1959. A portfolio of the art of Yokoyama Taikan (1868-1958), an influential Japanese painter. The artist was known for his landscapes as well as portraiture and images of birds. The prolific Taikan produced about 10,000 paintings during his life. Includes 44 plates, 25 in full color (many of which fold out). Text rendered into English by Meredith Weatherby, from the original Japanese text of Seiroku Noma. --- A softcover edition, with French-fold flaps. Volume 4 in the series: "Kodansha Library of Japanese Art". --- Volume is sound and remains tightly-bound, but with age-toning to leaves and covers & with some creasing to spine and a few leaves.; 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall) .