Woman Applying Make-up by Hashiguchi Goyo

Artist: Hashiguchi Goyo Print Title: Woman Applying Make-up (Kesho no Onna) (化粧の女) Series Title: Date: Originally published 1918. This edition: Later limited Commemorative Edition December 1st, 1981 Publisher: Tanseisha (丹青社) Sheet Size: Very Large Oban, sheet size 49 x 37cm Condition: Pristine, original 'as new' condition. Still inside original deluxe folder. Full margins. No tears, creases, folds, foxing or stains. Beautiful mica background. Nice texture, excellent color, impression and ink penetration. See large image below. Item Code: Goyo-02 Price: Sold Comments: From a limited edition of only 150 prints. "Woman Applying Make-up", which shows a young woman applying white powder on her shoulders, was originally published in 1918, and was Goyo's second bijin-ga print. This print is close to double-oban size, and comes with its original delux folder with windowed front matte and fine washi print coverslip. The print is not mounted to the folder, so it can be easily removed for storage or display. Goyo's signature and seal, and original publishing date within the image area; Tanseisha publisher's seal, Nakamura printer's seal, and Uetani carver's seal in left margin.

Folio outer cover with print title in lower right corner.

Folio outer opened, showing inner folder (print title at centre).

Inner folder opened, showing windowed print.

The print is not mounted to the folder - it can be easily removed for storage or framing.

Original Tatou Album Available (one only - $100)

Original 'tatou' canvas-covered album for this series. This album is in very good condition.

The album, when opened.

This album can hold all 12 prints and their folders.