Artist |
Kiyochika KOBAYASHI (1847-1915) |
Title |
"Flower Patterns (Cherry Blossoms)" |
Date |
1896 |
Series |
"Flower Patterns of Edo" (A 10 print series.) |
Publisher |
Takekawa Seikichi |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
Three sheets, each 9 1/4 x 14 (overall image about 27 3/4 x 14). |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully done "bokashi" shading to kimonos and background; over-printed hair via "burnishing"; lightly "gauffraged" (embossed) cherry blossoms, kimonos, and title cartouche; and amazingly detailed carving of individual hairlines. |
Condition |
Very Good. Excellent colors. Unbacked. Three tiny (1/16) holes; minor marks, soils and flaws. |
Reference/Illus |
Similar images (and commentary) of same series in "Kiyochika--Artist of Meiji Japan," pg 98-99. |
Comments |
Detailed printing. "Bijin-ga" prints by Kiyochika are not often encountered, as his "Flower Patterns" series were his only works of this genre. |
Item # |
CG-758 |
Price |
$675 (Sold) |