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Title |
"Yugiri" (Chapter 39) |
Date |
1884 |
Series |
"Fifty-four Modern Feelings, Matched with Chapters of Genji" ("Genji Gojuyojo") |
Publisher |
Takegawa Seikichi |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Carver: Hori Gin (Asai Ginjiro) |
Image Size |
8 7/8 x 13 5/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; nicely visible "woodgrain" to entire blue/grey
background; black lacquer to tall lamp; light "gauffrage" to title cartouch; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
Condition |
Very Good+++. Strong, fresh colors. Nearly full margins two sides; original Japanese album-backing. (Light wear;
few scattered marks.) |
Reference/Illus |
Similar images of same series in "Kunichika--Time Present and Time Past, Images of a Forgotten Master." |
Comments |
Wonderfully "atmospheric" nighttime bijin-ga image. |
Item # |
DG-382 |
Price |
$525 (MIA) |
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