print titled ‘Woman In Loose Summer Kimono’ by Goyo Hasiguchi (1880-1921) …
Impression 1920; fine condition
dimensions: 45cm x 30cm
Goyo is considered the master of the modern era of Japanese woodblock prints he himself specializing in the subject of women with a sensuality and detachment following in the footsteps of the famous past master Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) whose prints of beauties with sensual mystery in semi-deshabille.
The woman seated in front of a dressing table and mirror is the artist’s lover, Nakatani Tsuru. A dazzling modern beauty, she closely holds her sheer summer kimono and gazes at the viewer in a pose that pays homage to artist Kitagawa Utamaro (1753–1806). The fine flower-diamond patterns on the figure’s robe and the rendering of her hairline and body, visible through thin fabric, demonstrate Goyō’s exceptional skills.
The Goyo print example here is perhaps his most famous with other print copies in The British Museum, The Metropolitan Museum NYC amongst others.
illustrated in book The Japanese Print since 1900, p.54; British Museum publication
print titled ‘Woman In Loose Summer Kimono’ by Goyo Hasiguchi (1880-1921) …
Impression 1920; fine condition
dimensions: 45cm x 30cm
Goyo is considered the master of the modern era of Japanese woodblock prints he himself specializing in the subject of women with a sensuality and detachment following in the footsteps of the famous past master Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) whose prints of beauties with sensual mystery in semi-deshabille.
The woman seated in front of a dressing table and mirror is the artist’s lover, Nakatani Tsuru. A dazzling modern beauty, she closely holds her sheer summer kimono and gazes at the viewer in a pose that pays homage to artist Kitagawa Utamaro (1753–1806). The fine flower-diamond patterns on the figure’s robe and the rendering of her hairline and body, visible through thin fabric, demonstrate Goyō’s exceptional skills.
The Goyo print example here is perhaps his most famous with other print copies in The British Museum, The Metropolitan Museum NYC amongst others.
illustrated in book The Japanese Print since 1900, p.54; British Museum publication
