Dancing Figure (Eshima)- Oban
by Kaoru Kawano
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
by Kaoru Kawano
$500–$4,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Kawano's early death at 49 limits her output. Her dreamlike figure prints are most sought after.
The Eshima Dancing Figure belongs to Kawano's celebrated series depicting female dancers drawn from classical Japanese performing traditions. Rendered in the [oban](/glossary/oban) format, the figure is caught mid-movement, her kimono and obi suggesting motion through carefully considered folds and sweeping lines. The Eshima designation likely refers to a specific dance form or costume variant, and Kawano's expressive carving captures both the physical discipline of the dance and its ethereal, almost spiritual quality.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Dancing Figure (Eshima)- Oban was created by Kaoru Kawano (川野薫).
Dancing Figure (Eshima)- Oban depicts music and figures.
