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| Notes (1st edition) | Artist: Yoshikawa Kanpo Format: Large oban tate-e: 16.5" x 11" approx Subject: Against a gray mica background a sensitive bust portrait of a young Taisho period beauty, 'The Geisha Hinazo'. Numbered on the verso (seal) from a limited 1st edition of 100 impressions. Subject illustrated in 'The Female Image' page 93. Publisher: Sato Shotaro Date: 1922 | ||
| Publisher (this edition): | Sato Shotaro | Sato Shotaro | Sato Shotaro |
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| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Wednesday, 23 August 2006 Shin Hanga: Mica Ground Bijin Bust Artist: Kanpo Yoshikawa Format: Large oban tate-e: 16.5" x 10.75" approx Subject: Bust portrait of the young Maiko Hinazo. Kanpo Yoshikawa designed actor prints and Maiko prints in traditional ukiyo-e style between 1916 and 1925. Maiko is the name for young apprentice geishas. The artist had also a deep interest in music and in kabuki theatre. Publisher's limited edition seal on verso. Date: 1922 Condition: Full size. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state. Colour: Fine with oxidation of the artist's seal Impression: Fine with gauffrage and mica ground |
Saturday, 18 March 2006 Shin Hanga: Mica Ground Bijin Bust Artist: Yoshikawa Kanpo Format: Large oban tate-e: 16.5" x 11" approx Subject: Against a gray mica background a sensitive bust portrait of a young Taisho period beauty, 'The Geisha Hinazo'. Numbered on the verso (seal) 20 from the limited special 1st edition of 100 impressions. Subject illustrated in 'The Female Image' page 93. Publisher: Sato Shotaro Date: 1922 Condition: Full size. Fine state. Colour: Fine Impression: Very fine with gauffrage and mica |
JAODB note: This version has margins on all four sides so I suspect it is a later (probably 2nd) edition; definitely pre-war due to the publisher seal in the lower left margin. This is an Original and a Rare Period woodblock print by Yoshikawa Kanpo (1894-1979), a well known Shin Hanga artist of a young dancer named Hinazo. This print is Signed Kanpo and Dated Taisho 11 (1922). In the lower bottom left margin is the rectangular publisher's seal Sato Shotaro. The print has Full margins and measures 16 3/8" by 11 1/2". The print is in good condition with strong colors and plenty of Mica which you can see when viewed in light or from the sides. The paper appears slightly toned and there are remnants of backing paper along the bottom which it was once attached to; however I think it can be removed by a professional. There's also a paper discoloration of 1/8" wide on her chin as evident in the images. This must have happened over time and I think can be lightened by a professional. |