Artist |
Goyo HASHIGUCHI (1881-1921) |
Title |
"Woman Combing Her Hair" ("Kami Sukeru Onna") |
Date |
1920 ("Commemorative Edition," sanctioned by Goyo's family, 1989 printing) |
Series |
Limited Edition of 150 prints. |
Publisher |
Yuyudo Publisher |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
MAEDA, Kentaro/ITO, Shuntaro |
Image Size |
12 7/8 x 17 1/4 (on 13 5/8 x 19 3/8 overall) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Sumptuous soft silver "mica" background; subtle "bokashi" shading to face; nicely detailed
hairlines; highly detailed carving. (Natural "paper fiber" left of collar.) |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. (Tiny, nearly imperceptible, abrasion on cheek--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"The Female Image," Plate #17. |
Comments |
Wonderful, delicate Goyo "bijin-ga" image. One of only 16 lifetime images done by Goyo (11 "bijin-ga,"
4 landscapes, 1 "kacho-e"). |
Item # |
DG-284 (Sold) |
Price |
Bi-Weekly Special $725 (Reg $950) |