| Artist |
Goyo HASHIGUCHI (1881-1921) |
| Title |
"Young Woman in a Summer Kimono" ("Natsu Yosoi no Musume") |
| Date |
1920, August (60th Anniversary "Commemorative Edition," sanctioned by Goyo's family, Dec 1981) |
| Series |
Limited Edition of 150 prints. |
| Publisher |
Tanseisha Publisher |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
Uetani/Suzuki |
| Image Size |
12 5/8 x 20 3/4 (oversize/tall) |
| Impression |
Fine. Sumptuous soft amber "mica" background and white "mica" background to colorful "obi" sash; "gaffrage" to ribbed paper lantern; subtle "bokashi" shading to face and hanging lantern; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Pristine. (No flaws noted--still in original "presentation folder.") |
| Reference/Illus |
"The Female Image," Plate #21. |
| Comments |
Striking, elegant Goyo "bijin-ga" image. One of only 16 lifetime images done by Goyo (11 "bijin-ga," 4 landscapes, 1 "kacho-e"). |
| Item # |
BG-194 |
| Price |
$1050 (Sold) |