I Want to Be Warm

by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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I Want to Be Warm by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Japanese Woodblock Print
I Want to Be Warm

Series; A Collection of Desires, 1877 - 1878

A Collection of Desires - Yoshitoshi's "A Collection of Desires" series features charming scenes of beauties going about their daily routines. Each design illustrates a desire or wish, emphasizing the mood or emotion of each woman at that particular moment. The figures are beautifully drawn with fine line work in the expressive faces and hairstyles, and careful attention to the clothing and settings. These attractive subjects are much rarer than Yoshitoshi's "Thirty-two Aspects of Women" prints from a decade later. Hardly ever seen on the market, these handsome first edition designs are a nice complement to Yoshitoshi's more well known bijin series.

I Want to Be Warm - Attractive portrait of a beauty huddled under a heavy robe in an effort to warm herself. She looks back over her shoulder with a smile, watching the falling snow through the open shoji window. Her hair is pulled back into a large bun with a few simple adornments, a few loose wisps framing her face, and she wears an intricately patterned red tie-dyed kimono with a light blue collar. A charming design detailed with fine line work in the hair and burnishing in the furry black collar of the robe.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 5/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Remnants of paper hinge mounts on reverse at top corners. Stitching holes as side, repaired. Slight soiling, a few creases and small rubbed spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

I Want to Be Warm by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
I Want to Be Warm by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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