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| Artist |
KOBAYASHI, Eiko (1868-1933) |
| Title |
"Two Bijin on Veranda" (given name) |
| Date |
1891 (or 92) |
| Series |
unknown (likely "Hakubunkan" or "Hazueshu" literary magazine) |
| Publisher |
unk |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
| Image Size |
8 5/8 x 12 1/8 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to kimono, sky and water; light "gauffrage" to clouds and waves; highly detailed, crisply carved lines. |
| Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Light Japanese album backing. (Lacks the two folds typical of most "kuchi-e".) |
| Reference/Illus |
See Article #10: "Kuchi-e," or Literary Magazine Frontispieces. |
| Comments |
Beautiful and delicate image of two bijin on a veranda overlooking the sea. |
| Item # |
CG-886 |
| Price |
$225 (Sold) |
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