Artist |
ISHIKAWA, Toraji (1875-1964) |
Title |
"Heroine Toragozen" ("Tora - Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu") |
Date |
ca1923-26. |
Series |
"The Complete Works of Chikamatsu" ("Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu") |
Publisher |
na |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
8 3/4 to 14 3/4 (plus wide margins). |
Impression |
Fine. Nicely done "bokashi" shading; extensive "gauffrage" to kimono's pattern and "cheese-cloth" pattern to print's entire background; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. (Light toning; minor marks and wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
An unusual bijin-ga image, from the supplement of "The Complete Works of Chikamatsu" ("Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu"), Oiso no Tora (later Tora Gozen) in the play, "Soga." Ishikawa is well-known for his 1934 series of 10 nudes. |
Item # |
JS-1892 |
Price |
$125 |