Bidspirit auction | Goyo Hashiguchi, Maiko in Kyoto,

Goyo Hashiguchi, Maiko in Kyoto, 20th Century, Shin-hanga - Artist: Goyo Hashiguchi (1880-1921) Title: Maiko in Kyoto Publisher: posthumously printed by the Hashiguchi family [signed Goyo ga with circular artist's seal Goyo] Date: ca.1950-1952 Dimensions: 31.3 x 45.1 cm Condition: Minor spots on the bottom edge and on subject's right arm. Small red smudge under mirror. Goyo Hashiguchi, a painter and printmaker, was one of the key artists of Shin Hanga (New Print) movement. Goyo published polychrome woodblock prints typified by ”Woman Applying Make-up” and was renowned as ”Utamaro of the Taisho era”. Meanwhile he also exerted himself to the project of Ukiyo-e masterpiece reproductions in order to popularise Ukiyo-e. Despite a small number of his works (only thirteen O-ban size prints), with its elegance and a great deal of subtlety, his beauty images have made Goyo highly appraised as one of the best Taisho artists in both Japan and overseas. In this print, a young maiko (geiko apprentice) is seen here applying her make-up while looking into a small portable mirror. Her hair has been carved with exquisite detail and skill and is done in the traditional style of a young apprentice. Ref: JG091610