Tuesday, 27 October 2009

Oskamoto Kiichi

illustrated by Okamoto Kiichi
Jumping Rope
"Kodomo no kuni" 1928.10

illustrated by Okamoto Kiichi
Diving
 "Kodomo no kuni" 1928.8

illustrated by Okamoto Kiichi
 A Beehive
 "Kodomo no kuni" 1928.3

illustrated by Okamoto Kiichi
 Excursion
 "Kodomo no kuni" 1928.6

More wonderful Japanese children's illustrations from "Kodomo no kuni", this time from Oskamoto Kiichi.

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7 comments:

  1. Hazel Terry27 October 2009 at 08:17

    Fantastic, like a shadow dance.

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  2. Kylie27 October 2009 at 10:10

    Love silhouette figures. This really is such an amazing find Deb. K

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  3. Karen Lewis Textiles27 October 2009 at 10:26

    Those are stunning pictures. How fab would they look framed in a children's room? Would rather them in my soon to be decorated hallway too ;-)

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  4. Delicious Industries27 October 2009 at 14:06

    Great illustrations, almost like paper cuts.

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  5. marble rose27 October 2009 at 14:19

    Why does this so remind me of my Winnie the Poo books?

    Fleur
    xxx

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  6. Amy C27 October 2009 at 15:59

    totally sweet and adorable

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  7. Chemin des Muguets27 October 2009 at 18:44

    WOW! I am a great fan of silhouettes and childrens' illustration, so I am delighted to learn of this source.

    Sayonara,

    Marjorie

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