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Artist |
YAMAKAWA, Shuho (1898-1944) |
Title |
"Dusk" ("Tasogare") |
Date |
1928 (Early edition.) |
Series |
"Four Images of Women" ("Fujo Yon-dai") |
Publisher |
Bijutsusha (Tokyo, 1920's/30's) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to face, hair and fan; shimmering silver "mica"
background; deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to ribs of fan; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good+++. Strong colors. Clean front and verso. (A few tiny marks; nick to edge right margin;
light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
"The Female Image," Plate #155. |
Comments |
Clothed in a light blue summer kimono, this pensive beauty cools herself with a hand-held fan.
One of Shuho's few early bijin-ga designs. |
Item # |
EG-306 |
Price |
$950 (Sold/JG) |
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