 Item number:TS-16 "Hatsumoude"
(First Visit to the Shrine) by Tatsumi Shimura $1700 |
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"Hatsumoude" (First Visit to the Shrine) this extremely rare
woodblock by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Limited Edition 113 of 450. This
print has very seldom been seen outside of Japan. Tatsumi specialized in
bijin ga - prints of beautiful women. "Hatsumoude" is the first shrine visit of the New Year in Japan. Some people visit a
Buddhist temple instead. First, we wash hands and mouth by fresh water
at entrance to clean myself and show respect for god or Buddha. This lady
hold a little bit up her sleeve of Kimono to avoid the water. We feel "beauty
of Japanese woman" through this small careful gesture of woman. I
think Tatsumi really wanted to show beauty of Japanese women and Japanese
customs both into this print. Japanese culture or custom is very respectful,
and I believe Japanese culture and custom is very calm, quiet and peaceful.
This print brings very virtuous and peaceful mood to any room. This print
exemplifies all our hopes and dreams of starting a new year full of determination
to be a better person.
This limited edition print is numbered 113 of 450. Carver; Toshizo Matsuda,
Printer; Hiroshi Orihara, and Publisher; Yuyudo. Carver name and printer name on the lower right margin and publisher seal
on the lower left margin. Artist signature and personal seal located in
lower right of image. Large red "Tatsumi Kenin"seal in lower
margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Size is large: paper size is 19 and 1/4 inches by 16 and 1/8 inches. Colors
are vivid and vibrant and in layers. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning
original hand Japanese made woodblock print. Pristine condition. This is
icon of very best Japanese skill in woodblock prints.
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