Kokyo Taniguchi

Spirit of the Heron Maiden, 1918

Woodblock Print  
16.5 x 10.75 in

Description: Masterly, highly admired print by the artist, the Heron maiden looks out enticingly, her face partially hidden; fine line and subtle color of white, black, soft yellow and blue; beautiful barren pattern in background with gradation from black to soft grays. The Hon Maiden's Dance was a narrative originally performed in the Noh Theatre and later in Kabuki. It has been interpreted in many different images in woodblock prints for several hundred years.

Issued: 1918-25

Condition: excellent; the white robes are embossed with subtle 'cheesecloth 'pattern; entire robe finely embossed

Signed: in black ink

Sealed: 'Kokyo' seal in red

Special Label: red publishers seal to left lower margin

Publisher: Sato Sotaro

Series: The Female Image, Plate #123.