1883 Etching Aquatint Katana Ornament Tsuba Saya Menuki Mekugi Guerard Japanese - Original Etching Aquatint Review
1883 Etching Aquatint Katana Ornament Tsuba Saya Menuki Mekugi Guerard Japanese - Original Etching Aquatint Feature
- Product Type: Original Etching Aquatint; Black / White
- Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
- Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 12.5 inches; 24 x 32 cm
- Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
- Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
"Manches de Couteau, Appliques et Gardes de Sabre en Métaux Graves, Ciselés et Incrustés" by Henri Guérard
This is an original 1883 black and white etching aquatint of studies of the decorative elements of Japanese swordsmanship by Henri Guérard.
Pieces 1,2,3 and 10 are pieces known as the tsuba. This was the hand guard of the katana sword. Pieces 4 and 5 are known as the menuki and mekugi respectively, or ornamentation that would be affixed into the tsuka or handle. Examples 6-9 are the ornamentation found on various saya, or sword scabbards.
Henri-Charles Guérard was born in Paris on April 24, 1846. Guérard started his artistic career in architectural design studying at the Ecoles des Beux-Art. However, by 1870 his focus had shifted from architecture to engraving and painting. This was in large part thanks to his teacher Nicholas Berton. When his brother married Eva Gonzales, this became an opening to establish himself in a larger circle of artists. Working with the likes of Manet and Renoir, he found himself a part of the elite society within Impressionist artists. Still shown in many places today, he lived to see his work displayed in galleries across the Western world.
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