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| Artist |
TAKEUCHI, Keishu (1861-1943) |
| Title |
"Dawn (Bijin Under Candle Light)" ("Akatsuki") |
| Date |
c1912 |
| Series |
"Bungei Kurabu" (literary magazine) vol.18, no.1. |
| Publisher |
unk |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
| Image Size |
8 3/8 x 11 3/8 |
| Impression |
Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to kimono, candle holder, flame's glow, mouse and background; crisply detailed individual hair-lines and other details. |
| Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors; very clean. (Few minor marks; and two folds typical of all "kuchi-e".) |
| Reference/Illus |
Merritt's "Woodblock Kuchi-e Prints" #6.12. See Article #10: "Kuchi-e," or Literary Magazine Frontispieces. |
| Comments |
In her plum blossom robe, this beauty is seen reading by candle light as a curious mouse looks on. Delightful!! |
| Item # |
BG-84 |
| Price |
$295 (Sold) |
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