1963 After Harunobu "Washing Hair", Full-Color Print From Japan

Description

A stunning full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Washing Hair" by Harunobu (died on the 15th of June … more A stunning full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Washing Hair" by Harunobu (died on the 15th of June in 1770 in downtown Edo, former name of Tokyo). Comes from a rare Collection of 24 Masterpieces by Harunobu. Produced & published by Shuei-Sha, Tokyo, in December 1963. Printers: Toppan Printing Co., LTD. Printed on one side. Attached at the top to a board of heavy textured paper, covered with lighter sheet of paper for protection, numbered 13 on the label on the front of the cover. Excellent condition - minor edge wear on the board and cover, never framed, ready to be framed. Copy of commentaries (below) in Japanese and English is included.

Overall (folded) 12.55"W x 18.20"H
Overall (unfolded) 25"W x 18.20"H
Image 8.35"W x 11.20"H

Commentaries on the piece by Ukiyo-e Art consultants & editors Dr. Kiyoshi Shibui and Mr. Sadao Kikuchi:

Harunobu: Signed
Printer: Unsigned
In the possession of Dr. Seiichiro Takahashi

The beauty of woman's raven hair is something modern Japan ought to re-discover. The unpainted earth almost brings the fresh scent of it to one's nostrils. One fleshy white limb supports the tub while the other is holding the black string of hair just washed, rinsing the end of it in the tub water. Another woman is combing her newly washed wet plume. Like the lazy flow of the spring brook, their ravel hair keeps its leisurely shimmering in motion in the hands of the two women. less