Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | ARTIST: Okiie Hashimoto (1899-1993) TITLE: Young Girl and Iris MEDIUM: Woodblock print DATE: 1952 DIMENSIONS: 17 1/4 x 23 inches CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note |
Title Iris and Girl rare Artist Okiie Hashimoto 1899-1993 Signature "Okiie Hashimoto" in pencil on the bottom margin. Seal Artist's seal ("hashi"). Dated 1952. Medium/Technique Woodblock print. Impression Very good ... Carved and printed by the artist. Printed on a thick, laid paper. Colors Excellent. Condition Excellent - Very good ... Slight creases on the margins. Description "Ayame to Shojo" (Iris and Girl). This is one of the most alluring Sosaku Hanga prints in the Post War period. It was featured on the classic Sosaku Hanga reference book, "Modern Japanese Prints; An Art Reborn" by Oliver Statler, plate.79. Width Item 29.7 inches = 75.5 cm Height Item 16.5 inches = 42.0 cm |