Artist |
TAKEUCHI, Keishu (1861-1943) |
Title |
"Peacock-Feathered Kimono" (given name) |
Date |
c1900 |
Series |
(likely "Bungei Kurabu" literary magazine) |
Publisher |
unk |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
Image Size |
8 5/8 x 12 3/8 |
Impression |
Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to kimono; "gauffrage" to white collar; crisply detailed lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors; very clean. (Few minor marks; and two folds typical of all "kuchi-e".) Album-backed. |
Reference/Illus |
See Article #10: "Kuchi-e," or Literary Magazine Frontispieces. |
Comments |
Her hair adorned with numerous hair-pins, this beauty is seen wearing a fine kimono decorated with peacock feathers. |
Item # |
CG-978 |
Price |
$165 |