Estampe japonaise "No. 11- Behind The Screen (variant) (1)" par Ito Shinsui
Artiste :Ito Shinsui
Titre :No. 11- Behind The Screen (variant) (1)
Date :c. 1931 (this item: First/Early edition)
Détails :Plus d'informations...
Source :Ohmi Gallery
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Description :
This is a very rare variant strike containing the title "伊東深水美人百姿" (Ito Shinsui 100 Bijin Forms), as opposed to the usual Takasago title. I've only seen one copy from this series containing this title. Rare pre-war machine printing (possibly a lithograph) of a gorgeous 'bijin' (beauty) wearing a Takasago-dyed kimono, by Ito Shinsui. Takasago dyeing is a special fabric dyeing process developed in Japan that dates to the 1600s. Rarely seen in the market. Artist signature and seal within the image area. Prints from this series are machine printed or possibly lithographic items, and they are the finest examples of pre-war machine printing I've seen. 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 (contains the usual chain lines) 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 directly copied from Shinsui's other works (woodblocks or paintings), so I assume that Shinsui composed these especially for this series. Each print is untitled, so where possible I've taken titles from similar woodblock print examples of Shinsui works. (1) This item is either untitled or the title is unknown. This item is from my personal collection and is not for sale.
