Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Monday, 2 May 2005
Shin Hanga: Japanese Girls Month by Month: # 2 Artist: Chiyuki Onouma Format: Large Oban tate-e: 16.75" x 11.25"
Subject: A beautiful girl lit by a 1950's standard lamp, a potted Orchid beside her. A rarely seen Shin Hanga series. Produced under the supervision of Paul Jacoulet's printer/carver Maeda.
Publisher: Sobunsha (Tokyo)
Date: 1958 (Showa 33)
Condition: Full size with large margins. Minor creases in margins. Virtually perfect state.
Colour: Pristine colors.
Impression: Superb first edition impression with deep blind printing on de-luxe quality paper. The hair ornament and ring printed in heavy silver leaf.
Other Notes: Printer/carver: H. Okura, S. Shibamura, K. Maeda/S. Shindo,K. Takei
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Wednesday, 8 March 2006
Artist ONUMA Chiyuki (active 1950's) Title "December--Under the Light" ("Toka") Date 1958 ("Showa 33") Series "Japanese Girls Month by Month" Publisher Sobunsha (Tokyo) Carver/Printer H. Okura, S. Shibamura, K. Maeda/S. Shindo, K. Takei Image Size 10 x 15 1/4 ("dai-oban") Impression Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading; silver metallic pigment highlights to hairpin and ring; nicely over-printed hairlines; highly detailed, crisp key-lines. Condition Pristine. (Still edge-tipped into original "presentation folder.") Reference/Illus na Comments A gorgeous "bijin-ga" print from a seldom seen series. Flawless. Item # CG-563 |
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