Maiko portrays an apprentice geisha in Kyoto, capturing the elegance and youth of this iconic Japanese cultural figure. Sekino's graphic treatment emphasizes the striking visual contrast of the maiko's white makeup and colorful kimono. Prices range from $300-$900 for this appealing and recognizable subject.
A maiko — a Kyoto apprentice geisha in the years before she achieves full geiko status — appears here in the elaborate costume and hairstyle of her profession. Sekino's bijin-ga (beauty pictures) are less common in his output than portraits or landscape, but when he turned to female beauty subjects he brought the same interest in character over idealization that distinguished his figure work generally. The maiko's face carries individual expression rather than generic prettiness.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Maiko was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎).
Maiko uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Maiko depicts bijin-ga.
