GOYO -- "Woman Applying Make-up" (#7)

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Artist Goyo HASHIGUCHI
(1881-1921)
Title "Woman Applying Make-up"
("Kesho no Onna")
Date 1920 (60th Anniversary "Commemorative Edition," sanctioned by Goyo's family, Dec 1981)
Series na
Publisher Tanseisha Publisher
Seal, Carver/Printer Limited Edition of 150 prints.
Image Size 12 3/4 x 17 1/4
Impression Very Fine. Sumptuous soft pink "mica" background; gold metallic pigment highlights; extensive "gauffrage" (embossing) to flowers and red pattern; skillful "bokashi."
Condition Pristine. (No flaws noted.)
Reference/Illus "The Female Image," Plate #13.
Comments One of Goyo's most sought-after images. Outstanding. One of only 16 lifetime images done by Goyo (11 "bijin-ga," 4 landscapes, 1 "kacho-e").
Item # HC-01/444
Price $1300