Artist |
Paul Binnie (1967-present) |
Title |
"Maiko in Kyoto" ("Kyo Maiko") |
Date |
February 2008, Limited Edition #24/100, pencil-signed. |
Series |
Third print of "A Collection of Eastern Brocade Beauties" ("To Nishiki Bijin Awase") |
Publisher |
Self-carved/self-printed. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Paul Binnie/Paul Binnie |
Image Size |
10 1/4 x 15 ("dai-oban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading; shimmering "mica"
plus gold and silver metallic highlights; extensive "gauffrage" (embossing);
highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Pristine. |
Reference/Illus |
See our recent article on "Four Seasons" Beauty Series-- by
Paul Binnie to learn about the release of Paul's prior 4-print "bijin-ga" series. |
Comments |
Two young "maiko" (apprentice "geisha") of Kyoto are seen dressed in their finest attire.
See our related
Article #23 "The Making of a Print--Paul Binnie's 'Red Fuji'" to
learn about Paul Binnie's works. Also, see John Fiorillo's webpage
on "Paul Binnie" to learn more about this
talented Japanese-trained woodblock artist/printmaker. |
Item # |
Available NOW As DG-843 #24/100;
(DG-844 #25/100 Sold/BS)
|
Price |
$995 |