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| Artist: | Uemura Shoen (1875-1949) — 上村 松園 |
| Title: | Female Ghost |
| Series: | Complete works of Chikamatsu |
| Date of first edition?: | 1923 (circa) |
| Publisher (first edition)?: | Self |
| Publisher (this edition)?: | Self |
| Medium (first edition): | Woodblock |
| Medium (this edition): | Woodblock |
| Format (first edition): | Large Oban
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| Format (this edition): | Large Oban |
| DB artwork code: | 34477 |
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| The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:
This print is authentic, not restrike or reproduction. I guarantee it. This is original Japanese woodblock print by rarely seen shin hanga female artist Uemura Shoen (1875-1949). In 1948 Uemura became the first Japanese woman to receive the "Order of Cultural Merit." This print “Female Ghost” from the series “Complete works of Chikamatsu”. Created c.1923. The series contains 12 prints (each done by a different artist). Delux printing with usage of “gofun” and “gold” metallic pigment. The print is not trimmed or setdown. Never been framed or mounted. Excellent impression, colors and registrations - pristine condition. Has artist’s seal and signature. Self published. As all prints in this series carved by Yamagishi Kazue and printed by Nishimura Kumakichi. Dai-oban 18 1/8" x 11". |
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| Artist Bio: |
上村松園
略歴：美術評価額６０００万、文化勲章、帝技、芸術院会員、
師竹内栖鳳、松篁の母、美人、京都、没年昭和２４年、享年７５歳。 |
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