KABURAGI -- "Passion"

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Artist KABURAGI Kiyokata
(1878-1972)
Title "Passion" ("Shunjo")
Date ca1920's/30's (a later edition, likely c1970's/80's)
Series na
Publisher unk
Seal, Carver/Printer Yoshihisa/Matsui
Image Size 9 1/4 x 13 1/2 (plus 2 wide margins, 11 x 16 overall)
Impression Very Fine. Overprinted hairlines by "burnishing"; nicely done "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading; highly detailed carving.
Condition Excellent. (No flaws noted.)
Reference/Illus na
Comments A student of Toshikata, Kaburagi later himself became the influencial teacher and mentor of Ito Shinsui, Kasamatsu, and Hasui.
Item # CG-673
Price $650