| Artist | Paul Binnie (1967-present) |
| Title | "Maiko in Kyoto" ("Kyo Maiko") |
| Date | February 2008, Limited Edition #24/100, pencil-signed. |
| Series | Third print of "A Collection of Eastern Brocade Beauties" ("To Nishiki Bijin Awase") |
| Publisher | Self-carved/self-printed. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Paul Binnie/Paul Binnie |
| Image Size | 10 1/4 x 15 ("dai-oban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading; shimmering "mica" plus gold and silver metallic highlights; extensive "gauffrage" (embossing); highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Pristine. |
| Reference/Illus | See our recent article on "Four Seasons" Beauty Series-- by Paul Binnie to learn about the release of Paul's prior 4-print "bijin-ga" series. |
| Comments | Two young "maiko" (apprentice "geisha") of Kyoto are seen dressed in their finest attire. See our related Article #23 "The Making of a Print--Paul Binnie's 'Red Fuji'" to learn about Paul Binnie's works. Also, see John Fiorillo's webpage on "Paul Binnie" to learn more about this talented Japanese-trained woodblock artist/printmaker. |
| Item # | Available NOW As DG-843 #24/100; (DG-844 #25/100 Sold/BS) |
| Price | $995 |