三馬戯画帖始づくし
A Japanese ehon picture book attributed to Shikitei Sanba, a late Edo-period author and illustrator, printed for a popular readership. Its pages are loose ink-and-wash sketches of townspeople, samurai and interiors, drawn with quick brushwork and pale blue and rose colour. A designer might take its spare, humorous gesture and generous empty paper, which suit light editorial line drawings and playful spot illustrations.
