Very rare Commemorative print of a Hashiguchi Goyo Masterwork. The original blocks for his works were destroyed in the great earthquake of 1923. In the mid-late 20. Century his heirs gave two of Japans finest woodblock printers, Tanseisha and Yuyudo, permission to publish very small limited commemorative editions, perhaps as few as 200 each, This very elegant and lovely print is a work from Yuyudos commemorative edition. Instead of following in the footsteps of the earlier ukiyo-e artists who most often chose their models from the famous courtesans of their time, Goyo preferred of paint the geishas, waitress and maids of his era. Portrait of a young woman dressing after her bath. She has just put on a cotton kimono. There is delicate embossing in the kimono. A shimmering silver mica background beautifully sets off her image while the narrow format accentuates her slender figure. This lovely print would be a wonderful choice for the collector and the interior decorator. It would be striking displayed on your home or office wall. This stunning print would be a superb choice for any collector. It was made from meticulously recarved wooden blocks using exactly the same technique and with the same excellent detail and rich color as the original. Later edition prints like this make an exciting addition to your collection and are a wonderful way to decorate at a small fraction of the staggering cost of a first edition print. Matted and framed, this print would make a stunning presentation by itself or as an impressive addition to an arrangement with other prints. It is one you will be proud to display in your home or office and is bound to become a cherished family heirloom. Goyos masterworks are in the collections of many of the worlds great museums. Among them are the Metropolitan Museum of Art , New York; the Museum of Fine Arts , Boston; and the Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago. TITLE: Beauty in a Long Undergarment. MEDIUM: Authentic polychrome woodblock print. Ink and color on handmade paper. 18 ½ x 5 ¼; (47 cm x 13,3 cm). 19 ¼ x 7 ¾; (48,9 cm x 19,7 cm). CONDITION: Rare limited edition commemorative print. Emulates Goyos original masterpiece. Marvelous color and beautiful detail. Delicate embossing in kimono. Some foxing in margins as shown. Shimmering pale orange mica background. Please take a moment to examine the scans. The Staff at Uki Arts. The Uki Arts Gallery. At the upper right to see all of our Gallerys current offerings. To see all our great new listings as they become available. The item “Rare GOYO Japanese ShinHanga commemorative woodblock BEAUTY IN LONG UNDERGARMENT” is in sale since Sunday, May 07, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “ukiarts” and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: Showa Period, mid 20th century
- Type: Japanese woodblock print
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Reproduction
- Primary Material: Ink and color on handmade paper
- Maker: Yuyudo woodblock print publisher
- Region of Origin: Japan
