Masterful Illusions

"Japanese prints have enthralled collectors in the West since the middle of the nineteenth century, when woodblock prints of landscapes, courtesans, kabuki actors, and warriors introduced the "floating world" of Edo period (1615-1868) Japan to an international audience. Masterful Illusions presents the collection of Anne van Biema, who began acquiring prints in the early 1960s. In contrast to collectors who have set out to form comprehensive representations of the varied artistic schools and subjects of Japanese prints, Anne van Biema has collected prints that interest her aesthetically and…