Ghost Heroine Yugiri by Shima Seien
SOLD
Details
Ghost Heroine Yugiri by Shima Seien (Japan, 1892–1970). An eerie and dynamic print depicting the Ghost Heroine Yugiri from the play "Yugiri Awa no Naruto". Also goes by the title "The Departed Spirit of a Courtesan". From the series "The Complete Works of Chikamatsu". Published in 1923 as part of the first and only edition. Published by Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu Kankokai Publisher (Yamagishi Kazue/carver, Nishimura Kumakichi/printer). Skillfully printed: bokashi shading, light gauffrage (embossing), highly detailed.
Size: 11 1/2" w x 17 1/2" h
Condition: Excellent colors and impression. Fair condition with light toning, creasing, soiling bottom, as shown. Please see images.
Artist: Shima Seien
. An eerie and dynamic print depicting the Ghost Heroine Yugiri from the play "Yugiri Awa no Naruto". Also goes by the title "The Departed Spirit of a Courtesan". From the series "The Complete Works of Chikamatsu". Published in 1923 as part of the first and only edition. Published by Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu Kankokai Publisher (Yamagishi Kazue/carver, Nishimura Kumakichi/printer). Skillfully printed: bokashi shading, light gauffrage (embossing), highly detailed.
Size: 11 1/2" w x 17 1/2" h
Condition: Excellent colors and impression. Fair condition with light toning, creasing, soiling bottom, as shown. Please see images.&url=www.asianartscollection.com/p/1/Ghost-Heroine-Yugiri-by-Shima-Seien/686 "Pin It")
