KABURAGI -- "Poppy"

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Artist KABURAGI Kiyokata
(1878-1972)
Title "Poppy" ("Keshi no Hana")
Date Originally a 1913 "kuchi-e"
(This a later recarved edition, ca1970's)
Series na
Publisher unk
Seal, Carver/Printer unk
Image Size 9 1/2 x 14 7/8
Impression Very Fine. Overprinted hairlines by "burnishing"; nicely done "bokashi"
(gradation of colors) shading; entire background is cheese-cloth "gauffrage"; silver metallic pigments to hairpiece; 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-717
Price $675