Original woodblock print, Published by Watanabe Shōzaburō - Numbered edition (88/250) - Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) - "Kōbai" 紅梅 (Red Ume Blossoms) - From the series ""The Second Collection of Modern Beauties"" - Japan - 1933 (Shôwa 8)
Artist: Ito Shinsui (1898-1972)
Title: "Kōbai" 紅梅 (Red Ume Blossoms)
Series: "The Second Collection of Modern Beauties"
Publisher: Watanabe Shōzaburō
Date: 1933 (Shôwa 8)
Edition: 88/250
Dimensions: 27.9 x 43.1 cm
Condition: Horizontal crease marks. Some discolouration and adhesive residue due to previous mounting. Minor wear and creases. Some pinholes.
See Minneapolis Institute of Art: https://collections.artsmia.org/art/62388
Young lady stands before flowering plum blossoms. Contrasting with the detailed finish of the trunk, the twisted branches of the plum tree draw from the cursiveness of Japanese ink painting. With her eyes fixedly locked before her and the uprightness of her posture the model's pose reveals a sense of confidence. Throughout the tradition of ukiyo-e red is often associated with the erotic. The rich red hue of her lips, echoed by the the deep scarlet strip of her outer robe and plum blossoms, all suggest the model's inherent passion and seductiveness.
- Oggetto
- Xilografia originale
- Tecnica
- Stampa a blocchi di legno policroma
- Materiale
- Carta Washi
- Periodo
- 1933 (Shôwa 8)
- Regione/ Paese d'origine
- Giappone
- Artista/fabbricante
- Ito Shinsui (1898-1972)
- Attribuzione
- Originale
- Tema/raffigurazione
- Fiore di prugna
- Titolo dell'opera
- "Kōbai" 紅梅 (Red Ume Blossoms) - From the series ""The Second Collection of Modern Beauties""
- Condizioni
- In buone condizioni, vedi descrizione
- Dimensioni
- 43.1×27.9×0.1 cm