Woman with Marumage Hairstyle
丸髷の女
by Ito Shinsui
- Date:
- 1932
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
The elaborate marumage hairstyle, traditionally worn by married women, anchors this refined portrait study. Early editions range from $3,000-$10,000, while later Watanabe printings sell for $1,200-$4,000. Shinsui's attention to the intricate structure of traditional coiffures reflects his deep knowledge of Edo-period artistic conventions updated for the modern era.
Description
A woman wears the marumage, the rounded hairstyle traditionally worn by married women. The elaborate arrangement of hair, secured with decorative pins and combs, is rendered with extraordinary precision. The print celebrates the artistry of traditional Japanese coiffure while creating a portrait of composed, mature feminine beauty.
