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| Publisher (this edition): | Takekawa Seikichi | Takekawa Seikichi |
| Date of this item: | 1897 | |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Original Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Japanese Woodblock print Hotoke-gozen Series; Ancient Patterns (Kodai moyo), circa 1896 Hotoke-gozen - Fantastic triptych from a series depicting beauties from different historical periods, this one showing the beauty Hotoke-gozen traveling to join the sisters Gio and Gijo, who had become nuns. Both sisters were popular shirabyoshi dancers in Kyoto, and Gio was a special favorite of Taira no Kiyomori. When Kiyomori fell in love with a new dancer named Hotoke-gozen, Gio was forced to retire against her will, becoming a nun along with her sister and mother in Saga. Later, Hotoke left Kiyomori to join the sisters and become a nun as well. She is shown arriving in Saga on a cold winter day, her head wrapped in a sheer white silk scarf, a few wisps of hair blowing loose beside her face. The three nuns wait for her on an open verandah, huddled in cloaks and scarves, a vase of delicate purple flowers set out to welcome her. Bare grasses wave in the gray winter sky behind them. A beautiful composition with the large format figure framing the scene. A truly striking woodblock print that would make an attractive display. Includes burnishing in the hair and an embossed pattern on the white collar. Artist - Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Image Size - 28" x 14 1/4" + margins as shown Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. Light toning at edges. A few light spots in subject. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall. |
Sunday, 30 October 2005 Artist: Kiyochika Kobayashi 1847-1915 Signature: Kiyochika Publisher: Takekawa Seikichi Seal: Kiyochika Date: 1897 Size: 26,4 x 38,2 cm Format: 3 oban triptych Title: "Kodai Moyo-Hotoke" Hotoke-gozen from Ancient Pattern The 12th century young Shirabyoshi dancer, Hotoke-gozen (left) after becoming a nun at age 17, visited Gio, Ginyo and their mother at a small lonely temple on an autumn evening Impression: fine - , burnishing Colors: fine Condition: very good - , full size, scattered stains |