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Rafu
by Yamamura Koka (1885-1942) Toyonari

Original caretaker of this artwork: Private collector

	Artist:	Yamamura Koka (1885-1942) Toyonari — 山村耕花
	Title:	Rafu
	Series:
	Date of first edition?:	1931
	Publisher (first edition)?:	Takamizawa — 高見沢
	Publisher (this edition)?:	Takamizawa — 高見沢
	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
	Format (first edition):	Large Oban
	Format (this edition):	Large Oban
	DB artwork code:	47492
	Notes (first edition)?:	Rafu by Yamamura Koka (Toyonari). Original woodblock print dated 1931. Large oban size measures 18.2 x 13.1 inches. Image size: 17 3/8 x 12 1/8 inches + margins Some examples contain the Takamizawa publisher's seal in the lower left corner. Dated 1931 in the lower right of printed area. Compare to image 117 on page 92 of the book "The female image, 20th century prints of Japanese beauties" Dealer description: Sensitive shin-hanga portrait of a beauty after a bath, her head buried in her arms as she sits on the floor. Her position conveys a sense of sadness or grief, her face hidden from the world as she rests her arms across her knees. An embossed red, yellow, and white checked sash is draped over her knees, the fringed ends trailing onto the floor. Beautifully drawn with flowing line work.
	Notes (this edition)?:	The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies: Thanks to a private collector for this example that is in fine condition.