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Artist |
TAKANE, Koko (or Koji) (1902-1979) |
Title |
"A Cuckoo" ("Hototogisu") (aka: "Girl and Lantern") |
Date |
Undated, but ca1930's. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daireisha (Tokyo publisher, c1930-55) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
MAEDA, Kentaro/ONO, Hikojiro |
Image Size |
9 5/8 x 15 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Splendidly executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading to lantern, face/hand, kimono's colors, and background; extensive "gauffrage" to kimono's brown area; some "burnishing" to lower hair area; highly detailed carving of individual hair-lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
One of the splendid "bijin-ga" designs of the "shin-hanga" period--a young beauty seen before a Japanese lantern ("andon") as she listens intently to the distant call of a cuckoo. A rarely see print. |
Item # |
BG-421 |
Price |
$750 (Sold) |
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