Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Kuchi-e: The Purple Kimono
Artist: Takeuchi Keishu Format: Aiban tate-e: 10.75" x 8.5"
Subject: The half-length portrait of a young beauty wearing a purple kimono walking in a Pine garden.
Date: c. 1900
Condition: Slightly trimmed. Two horizontal foldmarks. Slight soils and offsetting. Minor rubbing, marks and flaws. Generally good state.
Colour: Fine colors.
Impression: Very good impression with gauffrage and silver pigment.
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Monday, 1 August 2005
Kuchi-e: Bijin and Pine Tree Artist: Takeuchi Keishu Format: Aiban tate-e: 11.25" x 8.25"
Subject: Three-quarter length portrait of a bijin on a misty morning with Pine trees silhouetted behind her.
Date: c.1910
Condition: Laid down on an album page with mica decorated edges. The usual kuchi-e fold-marks. Light creases and wear. Some soiling. Minor marks and flaws. Generally quite good state.
Colour: Good
Impression: Very good with gauffrage |