Artist |
OKADA, Saburosuke (1869-1939) |
Title |
"The Heroine Osan" |
Date |
ca1923 |
Provenance |
Dealer contact--from an exceptional private collection. |
Series |
A Supplement of "The Complete Works of Chikamatsu" (12-print series)
("Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu") |
Publisher |
unk |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Yamagishi Kazue/Nishimura Kumakichi (both artisans produced the entire 12-print series) |
Image Size |
7 3/4 x 15 1/4 (plus wide margins) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading to face, kimono,
and background; "gauffrage" to circular kimono pattern and hair-comb; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean front and verso. (Slight toning--no flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
"The Female Image," p.106, pl.137. |
Comments |
Part of a 12-print series of prints (each done by a different artist) published c1922/23;
all were carved by Yamagishi Kazue and printed by Nishimura Kumakichi.
For a further discussion of this series, see "The New Wave - Prints from the Robert O.
Muller Collection" (page 168).
(Most "Chikamatsu" prints are found badly spotted or toned--these are in very fine condition.) |
Item # |
EG-182 |
Price |
$675 |