Artist |
Unknown (18xx-19xx) signature unread |
Title |
"A Contemplative Bijin" ("given name") |
Date |
c1900 |
Series |
(likely "Bungei Kurabu" literary magazine) |
Publisher |
unk |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
Image Size |
8 1/2 x 12 |
Impression |
Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to red undergarment; "burnishing" to black hair; crisply detailed lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors; very clean. (Few minor spots; soft wrinkle; and two folds typical of all "kuchi-e".) Album-backed. |
Reference/Illus |
See Article #10: "Kuchi-e," or Literary Magazine Frontispieces. |
Comments |
A young bijin is seen sitting contemplatively beneath a bouquet of flowers. |
Item # |
CG-983 |
Price |
$150 (Sold/JE) |