About This Print
Like most of Kawakami's prints, this still life of a paper hat, a mask, carnations, a starched color and two military medals is untitled. Whether this work is just an artistic exercise or poking fun at something or someone is unknown. The print is embossed and hand colored by the artist in the unique style that he started using in the 1930s. Another version of this print seen below, has the artist's seal in the lower right of the image, which is not present on this print. The date 1933 (Showa 8) is taken from the Yamada-Shoten website. No date appears on the print.
Print Details
IHL Catalog | #257 |
Title | Paper Hat, Mask, Collar, Military Decorations 紙帽子・仮面・襟・勲章 |
Series | n/a |
Artist | Sumio Kawakami 川上澄生 (1895-1972) |
Signature | not signed |
Seal | none |
Publication Date | 1933 |
Edition | unknown |
Publisher | self-published |
Impression | excellent |
Colors | excellent |
Condition | good - minor toning |
Genre | sosaku hanga (creative print) |
Miscellaneous | extensive embossing 空摺 throughout design and silver metallic highlights on medals. |
Format | |
H x W Paper | 11 x 7 3/4 in. (28 x 19.7 cm) |
H x W Image | n/a |
Collections This Print | Yokohama Museum of Art 83-PRJ-003 |
Reference Literature |
6/2/2021
8/31/2020