A Standing Boy in Saimurai Costume (Isho Doll) (Translation)
The Japanese Dolls: Gosho-Ningyo (Series Title)
川瀬巴水 人形集 衣裳人形 昭和十年 木版画 (Primary Title)
Hasui's Selection of Dolls (Hasui Ningo Gashu) (Former Title)
Kawase Hasui 川瀬巴水, Japanese, 1883 - 1957 (Artist)
Kato Junji 加藤潤二 (Publisher)
Meiji Shobo 明治書房 (Publisher)
Isho ningyo or “fashion dolls” emerged in the late 17th century during the Edo period as Japan’s economy flourished. These dolls originally depicted beautiful women or famous actors, but their styling changed as did society’s fads and fashions. Isho ningyo came to represent various subjects and styles from all walks of dynamic Edo society. This print depicts a long-haired boy in a warrior costume.
Gosho ningyo: Imperial dolls
Isho ningyo: Costume dolls
Showa period (1926-1989)
巴水 Hasui
巴水 Hasui
None
René and Carolyn Balcer Collection
"Japanese Dolls: Woodblock Prints by Kawase Hasui" April 12 - July 20, 2014, VMFA
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