Artist |
KITANI, Chigusa (1889-1947) |
Title |
"Heroine Ochiyo" ("Ochiyo") |
Date |
ca1922 (Later limited edition of 100 prints, c1980's.) |
Series |
A Supplement of "The Complete Works of Chikamatsu" ("Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu"), a 12-print series. |
Publisher |
Ishukankokai Publisher |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Itoh Susumu/Watanabe Yoshiaki; watermarked. |
Image Size |
10 3/4 x 15 1/2 (plus wide margins) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading to scarf and kimono; silver metallic
pigments to kimono pattern; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Excellent colors. (Faint scattered spotting--otherwise flawless.) Still in original "presentation folder." |
Reference/Illus |
"The Female Image," Plate #138. |
Comments |
One of a 12-print series of prints (each done by a different artist) published c1922/23; known for her "bijin-ga" and theater prints. "Re-strike" edition published as a small,
immediately sold out edition (100 copies) in the mid-1980's by Ishukankokai Publisher of Tokyo (with red "moneybag" seal). |
Item # |
DG-394 |
Price |
$575 (Reserved/SF) |