Japanese Print "Mica Ground Bijin Bust" by Yoshikawa Kanpo
Artist:Yoshikawa Kanpo
Title:Mica Ground Bijin Bust
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Source:Japanese Art Open Database
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Wednesday, 23 August 2006 Shin Hanga: Mica Ground Bijin Bust Artist: Kanpo Yoshikawa Format: Large oban tate-e: 16.5" x 10.75" approx Subject: Bust portrait of the young Maiko Hinazo. Kanpo Yoshikawa designed actor prints and Maiko prints in traditional ukiyo-e style between 1916 and 1925. Maiko is the name for young apprentice geishas. The artist had also a deep interest in music and in kabuki theatre. Publisher's limited edition seal on verso. Date: 1922 Condition: Full size. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state. Colour: Fine with oxidation of the artist's seal Impression: Fine with gauffrage and mica ground
