Artist |
YAMAKAWA, Shuho (1898-1944) |
Title |
"Dusk" ("Tasogare") |
Date |
Originally 1928; this a later 1950/60's version. |
Series |
"Four Images of Women" ("Fujo Yon-dai") |
Publisher |
Ukiyo-e Hanga Kanko Kai (Tokyo, ca1950/70's) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 3/8 x 9 1/2 ("chuban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to face, hair and fan; shimmering silver "mica"
background; deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to ribs of fan; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Clean front and verso.
(Absolutely pristine--found in original "presentation folder.") |
Reference/Illus |
"The Female Image," Plate #155. |
Comments |
Clothed in a light blue summer kimono, this pensive beauty cools herself
with a hand-held fan. One of Shuho's few early bijin-ga designs. A smaller format
version of Bijutsusha Publisher's original 1928 print. Very nice. |
Item # |
EG-590 |
Price |
$325 (Sold/PDT) |