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| Artist |
OGATA, Gekko (1868-1931) |
| Title |
"Poem Card" (given name) |
| Date |
c1900 |
| Series |
(likely "Bungei Kurabu" literary magazine) |
| Publisher |
unk |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
| Image Size |
7 5/8 x 11 1/2 |
| Impression |
Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading; silver metallic pigments to "obi" belt; extensive "gauffrage" pattern
to entire background; crisply detailed lines. |
| Condition |
Very Good++. Strong colors. (Few light stains; light wear; and two folds typical of all "kuchi-e".) |
| Reference/Illus |
See Article #10: "Kuchi-e," or Literary Magazine Frontispieces. |
| Comments |
Knelt before a "poem slip" which rests atop a low table, this bijin pensively reflects her words while holding brush
in hand. |
| Item # |
JS-2070 |
| Price |
$135 (Sold/BH) |
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