Dancing Figure (Sagimusume) LE
by Kaoru Kawano
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- 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.
Sagimusume, the Heron Maiden, is one of kabuki's most celebrated dance pieces, featuring a white-robed female figure associated with the spirit of a heron. Kawano's treatment strips the subject to its essentials — a luminous figure in white against a minimal ground — allowing the bold lines of his carving to carry the drama. The limited edition printing underscores the importance Kawano placed on this composition, which bridges the traditional bijin-ga subject with the supernatural imagery of classical performing arts.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Dancing Figure (Sagimusume) LE was created by Kaoru Kawano (川野薫).
Dancing Figure (Sagimusume) LE depicts music and figures.
