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Ito Shinsui litho 'One Hundred Beauties in Takasago-dye Light Kimono"
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Litho - Ito Shinsui ( 1898 - 1972) - From the series "One Hundred Beauties in Takasago-dye Light Kimono" – 1931
A rare nearly a century old (circa 1931) print from the series of gorgeous " 'bijin' (beautiful women) wearing Takasago-dyed kimonos ", by the artist Ito Shinsui.
Takasago dyeing is a special fabric dyeing process developed in Japan that dates to the 1600s. Prints from this series are machine printed or possibly lithographic items, and they are among the finest examples of pre-war machine printing.
According to a seal in the lower margin of each print they were printed using a patented 'KI Banton' platemaking process, so probably an advanced technique for that era. Each scene is printed on washi paper and without close inspection it is difficult to determine that these are not woodblock prints. Interestingly, it would appear that none of these scenes are copied from Shinsui's other works (woodblocks or paintings)
Dimensions (approx) : 36 x 25 cm
Will be very carefully packed.
Shipping costs include packing.In very good condition for its age. Please check images carefully for the best impression
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1StyleAbstractArt sizeSmallHeight36 cmWidth25 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, Dents, Stains