Hashiguchi Goyo Giclee Repro Print c1918 "Woman Applying Make-up" 7.5x10 Chashaku dense columns of satirical text

dense columns of satirical text in the characteristic style of the series caption writer Nishimori Takeki (1861–1913)

published by Kiya Sakutarō (木屋作太郎板)

5” tall x 3

It has historical and cultural significance in Japan and is considered a traditional pastime that has been enjoyed for centuries

Hashiguchi Goyo Giclee Repro Print c1918 "Woman Applying Make-up" 7.5x10 Chashaku dense columns of satirical textGoy Hashiguchi () (1880 Feb 1921) Woman Powdering Her Neck (1918) Considered one of the masterpieces of the Taish era shin hanga movement, this print captures a woman in an intimate, graceful moment, viewed from behind as she applies face powder to the nape of her neck. Goys refined linework, delicate color gradations, and masterful use of mica lend a soft, luminous atmosphere that heightens the sense of quiet elegance. First published in 1918 (Taish