Artist |
Chikanobu TOYOHARA (1832-1912) |
Title |
"Women Bathing at a Hotspring Resort" ("**") |
Date |
Originally Oct 1881; this a later re-carved edition ca1930-40's. |
Provenance |
Obtained via a Japanese dealer contact. |
Series |
na
|
Publisher |
Unknown |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/8 (each sheet) |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage"
(embossing) to bodies, water, and cherry blossoms; highly detailed carving; nice
bleed-through to verso.
(VIEW representative verso "bleed-through.") |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. (Slight toning; otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Middle panel (of three sheets) showing women bathing together at a hotsprings resort.
Original printed 1881, this is a Showa era 1930/40's reprint. Delightful!!
|
Item # |
GG-352 |
Price |
$275 |