| Artist |
TAKEUCHI, Keishu (1861-1943) |
| Title |
"Beauties at the Beach" ("given name") |
| Date |
c1900 |
| Series |
(likely "Bungei Kurabu" literary magazine) |
| Publisher |
unk |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
| Image Size |
8 5/8 x 12 1/2 |
| Impression |
Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to kimono and water; crisply detailed lines. |
| Condition |
Very Good to Excellent. Strong colors; very clean. (Few minor marks; small bump on face; and two folds typical of all "kuchi-e".) Album-backed. |
| Reference/Illus |
See Article #10: "Kuchi-e," or Literary Magazine Frontispieces. |
| Comments |
Two young bijin are seen strolling casually along the beach. |
| Item # |
CG-979 |
| Price |
$160 |