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Geisha
芸者
- Date:
- 1915
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Among the very first shin-hanga prints ever published, Capelari's geisha studies from 1915-1916 are historically foundational. His figure subjects are more frequently encountered than his landscapes but carry significant art-historical weight. Pre-earthquake editions with the 6mm circular seal can reach $5,000-$12,000; post-earthquake reprints sell for $2,000-$4,000.
Description
A seated geisha in full regalia, captured with the atmospheric lighting characteristic of Capelari's European training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Geisha (芸者) was created by Fritz Capelari (フリッツ・カペラリ) in 1915.
Geisha was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1915).
Geisha depicts bijin-ga.
