Artist |
KABURAGI, Kiyokata (1878-1972) |
Title |
"The Heroine Osai" |
Date |
ca1923 |
Series |
A Supplement of "The Complete Works of Chikamatsu" a 12-print series
("Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu"). |
Publisher |
unk |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Yamagishi Kazue/Nishimura Kumakichi (both artisans produced the entire 12-print series) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 12 7/8 (plus wide margins) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely done "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading to face, kimono, and background; detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. (Tiny spot edge of face; light toning; slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Illustrated in "The Female Image," p.95, pl.122. |
Comments |
Part of a 12-print series of prints (each done by a different artist) published c1922/23; all were carved by Yamagishi Kazue and printed by Nishimura Kumakichi. For a further discussion of this series, see "The New Wave - Prints from the Robert O. Muller Collection" (page 168). |
Item # |
FG-105 |
Price |
$500.00 Special
($650 if perfect)
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