Artist |
KAJITA, Hanko (1870-1917) |
Title |
"Beauty and Maple" (given name) |
Date |
1906 |
Series |
Likely "Bungei Kurabu" (literary magazine). |
Publisher |
unk |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
Image Size |
8 1/4 x 11 1/2 (inset image itself measures 6 1/8 x 7) |
Impression |
Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to kimono, face, and background; crisply detailed lines. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Strong colors. (Light soiling and two folds typical of all "kuchi-e".) |
Reference/Illus |
See Article #10: "Kuchi-e," or Literary Magazine Frontispieces. |
Comments |
A darling bijin-ga image nicely overset upon a background of orange maple leaves. |
Item # |
CG-972 |
Price |
$150 |