Artist |
TERASAKI, Kyogo
(1866-1919) |
Title |
"Sea-Bathing Beauty" ("Bijin no Kaisuiyoku") |
Date |
ca1940/50's |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death
(via dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
unk |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
Image Size |
9 x 13 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; crisp "key-lines,"
highly detailed printing. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors.
Very clean front/verso.
(Found side-tipped in original folder.) |
Reference/Illus |
Merritt's "Woodblock Kuchi-e Prints" #6.33 |
Comments |
A Showa-era (mid-1900's) re-strike of Kyogo's original 1903 "kuchi-e" image.
A vonderful design--arguably
the "most recognizable" kuchi-e ever designed.
Compare to 1903 original. Not often seen.
|
Item # |
EG-729 |
Price |
$425 (Sold/RS/j52) |