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| Publisher (this edition): | Tsunashima Kamekichi | Tsunashima Kamekichi | Tsunashima Kamekichi |
| Date of this item: | 1888 | 1888 | 1888 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | This artwork was created by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) the last creative genius of woodblock prints of Meiji era. The print offered here belongs to the series “Fuzoku sanjuniso” (Thirty two Aspects of Daily Life) which was issued in 1888. The series shows women of different social classes from 1789 to Yoshitoshi’s present. The series followed a traditional format: a lighthearted comparison of women with the thirty two identifying features of the Buddha. It also consiously recalled the prints of Utamaro, who had explored female psychology through designs that emphasised a woman’s expression or article of dress. The print I’m offering here is #7 in the series and calls “Tsumetaso bunka nenkan mekake no fuzoku” (Chilly: the appearance of a concubine of the Bunka era (1804-1818). Oban size 14 1/2" by 9 3/4". Signed Yoshitoshi-ga and sealed Taiso. Publisher Tsunashima Kamekichi. Great impression. Original condition. No foxing, folds or creases. The print is not trimmed or setdown. Has full margins. Good color and registration. Some fading. Mica particles have been scattered on the blackness and glitter when the paper is turned. “Gouffrage”(embossing) on some parts of design. |
Saturday, 8 March 2008 1st Edition Thirty-two Aspects of Women: #7 Chilly Artist: Yoshitoshi Format: Oban tate-e: 14" x 9.5" approx Subject: Fusoku Sanjuniso - The 32 Aspects of Women. A Concubine of the Bunka era, washing her hands. Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi Date: 1.4.1888 Condition: Slightly trimmed. Retains Japanese album backing paper. Minor marks and flaws. Generally very good state. Colour: Fine Impression: Exceptionally fine of 1st edition with 3-colour cartouche. Burnishing and mica highlights. Estimated Value: £1000 - £1250 |
Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners: # 7 Looking Chilly Artist: Yoshitoshi Format: Oban tate-e: 14" x 9.25" Subject: A concubine of the Bunka era (1808-1818). Woman washing her hands. Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi Date: 5/4/1888 Condition: A little trimmed. Album backing paper. Album foldmark along right edge. Minor soils, marks and flaws. Generally good state. Colour: Fine colors. Impression: Fine first edition impression with gauffrage, burnishing and mica. Three colors title cartouche. |