Woman in Summer Kimono
夏衣の女
- Date:
- 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
Seasonal subjects add another layer of desirability to Goyo's already precious bijin-ga prints. The light summer kimono allows for a distinctive treatment of fabric transparency and body form. His total output of just 14 designs makes any lifetime impression extraordinarily valuable at $10,000-$25,000. Posthumous editions sell for $1,800-$3,500.
Description
A woman wears a light summer kimono with a bold geometric pattern, its thin fabric draping loosely in the summer heat. The contrast between the bold pattern of the fabric and the delicate beauty of the woman''s face and hands creates a dynamic composition. The print captures the languid atmosphere of a hot Japanese summer day.
