$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.
Shibaraku — meaning "just a moment" or "wait" — is one of kabuki's most famous mie (dramatic poses), typically performed by the aragoto rough-style actor who freezes in an extravagant pose to halt injustice. Kawano's Little Flora Shibaraku translates this theatrical moment into a miniaturized, possibly playful register — a child figure adopting the exaggerated pose with an innocence that comments gently on the grandiosity of the adult theatrical tradition. Printed in the 1950s to 1960s, this work reflects his sustained interest in the intersection of folk, theatrical, and figurative subjects.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Little Flora - Shibaraku was created by Kaoru Kawano (川野薫) in 1950s–1960s.
Little Flora - Shibaraku depicts figures, kabuki, and children.
Little Flora - Shibaraku measures 37.6 × 24.6 cm.
