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| Artist: | Utamaro 1 Kitagawa (1753-1806) — 喜多川歌麿 |
| Title: | Hanazuma of the Hyogoya house |
| Series: | Comparing the charms of 5 beauties |
| Date of first edition?: | 1795-1796 |
| Publisher (first edition)?: | Omiya Gonkuro (1790s/1800s) |
| Publisher (this edition)?: | Hashiguchi Goyo |
| Medium (first edition): | Woodblock |
| Medium (this edition): | Woodblock |
| Format (first edition): | Oban
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| Format (this edition): | Oban |
| DB artwork code: | 45620 |
| Notes (first edition)?: |
Artist
Utamaro
Series
Comparing the charms of five beauties
Title
Hanazuma of the Hyogoya house
Date Of Work
1795-96
Publisher
Omiya Gonkuro
Dimensions
14.375 x 9.5.
Notes
Illusrtrated in"the Passionate art of Utamaro, #233. Collectors seal LL corner verso. |
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| Notes (this edition)?: |
| The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:
Utamaro (1750 - 1806) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Hanazuma of the Hyogoya
Series; Comparing the Charms of Five Beauties
Hashiguchi Goyo Reprints - Hashiguchi Goyo is one of the most famous and admired artists of 20th century Japanese woodblocks. Often called the "Taisho Utamaro," Goyo published this masterful set of reprints as an homage to his Edo era predecessor. Released in 1920, shortly before Goyo's death, these are indisputably the finest Utamaro reprints ever produced. Sparing no expense in production, these prints feature finely embossed details and shimmering mica accents that truly distinguish them from lesser reproductions.
These prints are considered some of the rarest and most valuable reprints on the market. As the production numbers for this series was quite low, they are almost impossible to find on the market today. This is an excellent opportunity for serious collectors as we are unlikely to come across another group of these oban Goyo reprints in such fine condition. Bid or buy now!
Note: Each print has the red rectangular Goyo seal in the margin (see seal below)
Hanazuma of the Hyogoya - Beautiful image of the lovely courtesan Hanazuma reading a letter from an admirer. She examines the writing carefully, holding the letter close to her face. Her hair is piled high on her head and tied back with a white ribbon, a few delicate wisps escaping around her face. The circular inset at upper left is a picture puzzle spelling out the title of the work. A classic Utamaro beauty subject.
Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)
Image Size - 14 3/4" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning. Some prints have faint creasing at edges. Please see photos for details. Generally in nice condition overall. |
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