| Artist | YAMAKAWA, Shuho (1898-1944) |
| Title | "Autumn" ("Aki") |
| Date | Originally 1927; this a later 1950/60's version. |
| Series | "Four Images of Women" ("Fujo Yon-dai") |
| Publisher | Ukiyo-e Hanga Kanko Kai (Tokyo, ca1950/70's) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 6 3/8 x 9 1/2 ("chuban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to face and kimono's designs; shimmering silver "mica" background; nicely over-printed hair-lines; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Strong colors. Clean front and verso. (Absolutely pristine--found in original "presentation folder.") |
| Reference/Illus | "The Female Image," Plate #152. |
| Comments | Clothed in a fashionable hearts/diamonds/clubs/spades kimono, this "moga"
(modern girl) beauty gazes forward hypnotically. Unquestionably Shuho's most
recognizable and most sought-after design. A smaller format version of Bijutsusha Publisher's original 1928 print. Very nice. |
| Item # | EG-589 |
| Price | $325 (Sold/PDT) |