Notes (1st edition) | Young Woman with Lamp, from the series Brocades of Edo (Edo no nishiki)
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Japanese, Meiji era, about 1910
Artist Ikeda Terukata, Japanese, 1883–1921
Publisher Kokkeidō,
Dimensions
Horizontal ōban; 24.3 x 35 cm (9 9/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Medium or Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper |
Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Monday, 14 April 2008
Title Beauty with Lantern - Edo Embroidery Pictures very early printing. Artist Terukata Gyokudo 1883-1921 Signature 'Terukata'. Seal Artist's seal. Dated Ca. 1900 - 1910. Publisher Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido). Medium/Technique Woodblock print. Impression Excellent … Very early printing, possibly the first edition printing. Embossed. Colors Excellent … Shomen-zuri patterns on the hair. Burnishing. Silver colored metallic pigment. Condition Excellent - very good … Slightly toned. Nicks and slight creases on the upper margin. Not backed. Description From the series, "Edo no Nishiki" (Edo Embroidery Pictures). A beauty holding a lantern noticed something outside of veranda. The orange light and her silhouette are casted on the shoji screen . Format Oban yoko-e Width Item 14.6 inches = 37.0 cm Height Item 9.8 inches = 25.0 cm |
Young Woman with Lamp, from the series Brocades of Edo (Edo no nishiki)
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Japanese, Meiji era, about 1910 Artist Ikeda Terukata, Japanese, 1883–1921 Publisher Kokkeidō,
Dimensions Horizontal ōban; 24.3 x 35 cm (9 9/16 x 13 3/4 in.) Medium or Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper |
Artist Terukata Title Woman holding a lantern Series Edo no Nishiki - Edo Brocade Date c. 1908 Publisher Kokkeido (Akiyama Buemon) Format Oban (14" X 9 1/2") Comment Burnishing, metallics; backed, centerfold Price $200. |