Kitano Tsunetomi: Heron Maiden 1st Ed Woodblock
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Description
Japanese Woodblock Print, 1925, 1st edition (with artist's red seal in image), unnumbered
SIZE IN INCHES: 21.2 x 14.25 inches
COMENTS: The heron maiden peers out from her sheltering robes, her face a study in sensitivity and subtlety. Large snowflakes have been hand-applied with gofun, in addition to a background of silver mica that hosts a stunning woodgrain that adequately captures a strong atmospheric quality. Considered one of the top designs in the shin hanga category of beautiful women (bijin-ga). Three rectangular seals in lower margin read right to left (carved by Yamana Ryôkô, printed by Matsuno Kassui and Nezu Seitarô zôhan (Copyright of Nezu Seitarô).
SIZE IN INCHES: 21.2 x 14.25 inches
COMENTS: The heron maiden peers out from her sheltering robes, her face a study in sensitivity and subtlety. Large snowflakes have been hand-applied with gofun, in addition to a background of silver mica that hosts a stunning woodgrain that adequately captures a strong atmospheric quality. Considered one of the top designs in the shin hanga category of beautiful women (bijin-ga). Three rectangular seals in lower margin read right to left (carved by Yamana Ryôkô, printed by Matsuno Kassui and Nezu Seitarô zôhan (Copyright of Nezu Seitarô).
Condition
VG, flaws as shown
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Kitano Tsunetomi: Heron Maiden 1st Ed Woodblock
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