Woman in Purple
- Date:
- c. 1916
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Capelari's woman in purple demonstrates his sensitivity to color harmonies within the woodblock medium. As one of the founding artists of shin-hanga, his figure studies hold a unique place in print history. Pre-earthquake editions (identifiable by the 6mm circular Watanabe seal) range $4,000-$9,000; later reprints sell for $1,800-$3,500.
Description
A portrait of a woman in a purple kimono with chrysanthemum pattern, a study in color harmony.
