Woman in Summer Kimono
夏衣の女
- Date:
- 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 44.8 × 29 cm
- Publisher:
夏衣の女
Goyo completed only 14 woodblock print designs before his death in 1921, making every genuine impression extraordinarily rare. His bijin-ga are among the most refined of the entire shin-hanga movement. "Woman at the Bath" achieved $40,075 at Bonhams New York in 2020; Sotheby's estimates of $15,000–$25,000 are typical for top examples.
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.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Woman in Summer Kimono (夏衣の女) was created by Hashiguchi Goyo (橋口五葉) in 1920.
Woman in Summer Kimono was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1920).
Woman in Summer Kimono depicts bijin-ga and summer.
Woman in Summer Kimono measures 44.8 × 29 cm (Oban format).
