Comments - Beautiful portrait of a young woman as the Heron Maiden, peering mysteriously from around the edge of her umbrella, her face partially concealed by the white cloth over her head. She wears a white kimono with delicate cloth embossing and a blue and white print lining, tied with a black obi with geometric shapes. The figure contrasts beautifully with the softly shaded background, which features baren marks. The first time we've offered this lovely design.

Signed - Kokyo with red artist's seal "Kokyo"
Publisher - Sato Shotaro, with red publisher's seal "Sato Shon Han," later edition

Artist - Taniguchi Kokyo (1864 - 1915)

Image Size - 15 5/8" x 9 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Tape and paper remnants on reverse at top and bottom edges from previous mounting. Notation in ink on reverse. A few creases and light toning at edges, raised bump on robe near face. Please see photos for details.