Artist |
ONUMA Chiyuki (active 1950's) |
Title |
"February--Playing Cards" ("Karuta") |
Date |
1958 ("Showa 33") |
Series |
"Japanese Girls Month by Month" |
Publisher |
Sobunsha (Tokyo) |
Carver/Printer |
H. Okura, S. Shibamura, K. Maeda/S. Shindo, K. Takei |
Image Size |
9 3/4 x 14 3/4 ("dai-oban") |
Impression |
Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading; extensive silver metallic pigment highlights to patterned wall behind; highly detailed, crisp key-lines. |
Condition |
Pristine. (Still edge-tipped into original "presentation folder.") |
Reference/Illus |
Gilder #19 |
Comments |
A gorgeous "bijin-ga" print from a seldom seen series. Flawless. |
Item # |
CG-565 |
Price |
$695 (Reserved) |