A Standing Warrior in Costume (Doro Doll) (Translation)
The Japanese Dolls: Gosho-Ningyo (Series Title)
川瀬巴水 人形集 泥人形 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)
Doro ningyo or “clay dolls” existed even in the rural areas of Japan, as clay was so easily accessible. Localities designed their own signature figures, and the ningyo became an integral part of that community’s identity. By the late 19th century, the intricate, brightly colored dolls became a popular commodity. Production favored motifs of beautiful women in fashionable garb or fierce Kabuki warriors, as seen in this print.
Gosho ningyo: Imperial dolls
Doro ningyo: Clay 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
©artist or artist’s estate
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