Gekko fan prints (uchiwa-e) are very rare indeed, possibly because they were actually utilised on fans. Several of the images here are of fans that have actually been cut out and mounted, most of the remainder are in uncut format. The signature style suggests these were all drawn in the first half of Gekko's career.

 

The Light Tower, Joutou Todai at Kudan

(original price tag 3 Sen lower right)

 

The Harvest

 

Rice carrier

 

Dancing

This fan has been cut out and mounted, note the Nôh masks

 

Another previously mounted print, unfortunately quite badly stained with color run

 

Again a previously mounted print, badly stained with color run

 

A Tengu with a cigarette,circa 1885.

Banner reads "Japanese cigarettes from Kagoshima Prefecture for sale only here"

 

The Egret

Lanterns

Boats

Moonlight meeting

Tanuki

Flower 1

Flower 2

Decorations

2 Uchiwa-e showing women's activities