$200–$2,000. Snow and night scenes tend to command premium prices for this artist. Key value factors: Sadanobu III's colorful Kyoto prints are affordably priced and popular with beginning collectors. Seasonal scenes of famous temples are most popular.
Maiko (Winter) depicts one of Kyoto's apprentice geisha in her full winter regalia — the layered kimono appropriate to the cold months, the distinctive Darari-musubi bow of the long obi extending down her back, and the elaborate kanzashi hair ornaments of the winter seasonal design. The maiko in winter represents a specific moment in the karyukai year when the formal new year visits (otoshidama-mawari) to teahouses and restaurants require the most elaborate and formal presentation. Sadanobu III's sensitivity to the specific seasonal character of maiko dress distinguishes his prints within this popular genre.
Woodblock print
c. 1832/38
Color woodblock print; oban
Yuki no Miyajima
1929
Color woodblock print; oban
1932
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
MAIKO (Winter) was created by Hasegawa Sadanobu III (長谷川貞信三世).
MAIKO (Winter) depicts snow scenes, bijin-ga, and winter.
