Woman applying powder
1918
Hashiguchi Goyō was a master of the Shin-hanga movement, reviving traditional ukiyo-e techniques in the early 20th century with a modern twist. In this 1918 masterpiece, a woman in a patterned pink kimono delicately applies white powder to her shoulder using a red puff, her gaze fixed intently on a small hand mirror. Her serene expression and the intricate floral collar of her robe showcase Goyō's incredible attention to detail and his ability to blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with a soft, almost photographic realism. Unlike older mass-produced prints, Goyō personally oversaw every step of the carving and printing process to achieve this exquisite, lifelike result.
- Technique
- woodblock print
- Material
- paper
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