IWATA SENTARO, ORIGINAL SHIN HANGA JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT OF GEISHA COURTESAN. ORIGINAL JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT. A beautiful Japanese large modern Shin Hanga woodblock print,’White Plum,’ of a Bijin, Geisha, or Courtesan. Boldly set in golden background, walking past flowering prunus blossoms, is this beautiful courtesan/geisha in traditional Japanese hairstyle and hair ornaments wearing a flowy white kimono of shades of pink with red and pink obi sash. Circa 1960-70, with one seal of the artist IWATA SENTARO (1901-74). Impression: skillfully executed “bokashi” shading on face and background of very pale pink. A large oban measuring 16.5″ H x 12″ W. Clean front and verso, small printer’s smudge on edge – upper right and bottom right corner, and very small depression as seen on last photo which does not affect the print. IWATA SENTARO – Born in Tokyo and studied with Ito Shinsui and is best known for his portraits of beautiful women done after WWII. His attractive designs of contemporary beauties feature beautiful flowing line work and striking compositions, creating a modern interpretation of the traditional Japanese bijin genre. ALL ITEMS LISTED FOR SALE ARE AUTHENTIC. View My Other Items For Sale. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “IWATA SENTARO, ORIGINAL SHIN HANGA JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT OF GEISHA COURTESAN” is in sale since Sunday, May 26, 2013. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “myblueginger” and is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original Print
- Signed: Signed
- Print Type: Woodcut & Block
- Subject: Geisha
- Style: Asian
- Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30″)
- Date of Creation: 1900-1949
