Comments - Lovely large-format contemporary portrait of a beauty standing with her back to the viewer, looking down over her shoulder with a serene expression, her eyes closed, her lips a rosy shade of red. Her blue kimono is intricately detailed with a dotted pattern called "shark-spot," and tied with a white obi bordered with gray stripes. A flash of a dotted burgundy sash at her waist and the red lacquer hairpin add notes of color. This limited, first edition print is signed and numbered in pencil in the bottom margin. Keiichi Takasawa's stunning beauty portraits are highly collectible and rarely seen on the market. A beautiful image and a terrific modern design in the rare double-oban size. A great choice for display.

Signed - Keiichi Takasawa in pencil in bottom margin
Publisher - Yuyudo
Numbered - 171/470 in pencil in bottom margin

Artist - Keiichi Takasawa (1914 - 1984)

Image Size - 18 3/4" x 14 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Tape remnants on reverse at center edges from previous mounting. Slight toning, a couple light creases at edge, a few light stains. Please see photos for details.