This print shows a young woman or girl covering her face with both hands. Her shirtand hair are black with a peach colored face. Her hands and hat are represented with negative space, the silhouette of her hands erasing parts of her face. There is a Yamada Art Gallery, Kyoto, label on the verso.

Weight (lbs): 6.5
Height (In.): 27
Width (In.): 18.5
Depth (In.): 1
Size: 17.5 x 9.5"
Maker: Asaka Manjiro
Material: Ink
Date: 1954
Provenance: N/A
Condition: Light toning of the paper, minor foxing. No noticed damage.
History: Manjiro ASAKA (or ASAGA) was born in Kyoto and was the second elder brother of the famous sosaku hanga artist, MAEKAWA Senpan. Although he was active in sosaku hanga circle as his brother, he was more interested in the traditional Japanese motives such as Noh theater, Otsu-e.
Condition: Light toning of the paper, minor foxing. No noticed damage. History: Manjiro ASAKA (or ASAGA) was born in Kyoto and was the second elder brother of the famous sosaku hanga artist, MAEKAWA Senpan. Although he was active in sosaku hanga circle as his brother, he was more interested in the traditional Japanese motives such as Noh theater, Otsu-e.