Woman in Yokugo
1915
Hashiguchi Goyō captures a quiet, intimate moment in this stunning woodblock print from 1915. A woman sits on the floor, gently washing her foot in a red basin, her expression distant and contemplative. This piece is a prime example of the shin-hanga (new prints) movement, which breathed new life into traditional Japanese ukiyo-e by adding Western-style realism and lighting. Goyō was famous for his obsession with female beauty, often sketching models repeatedly to get the perfect pose, and this delicate balance of pale skin against the dark, textured background shows his mastery.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
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