Torii Kotondo: Combing the Hair (Kamisuki). One of Kotondo’s best designs, from an early limited edition, number 257/300.

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Artist: Torii Kotondo
Title: Combing the Hair (Kamisuki). One of Kotondo’s best designs, from an early limited edition, number 257/300.
Date: 1929

Number 257 from a limited edition of 300; embossed seal verso. The gentle contours of this naked beauty are outlined in softest pink, contrasting with the baren-produced texture of the background. She is ethereal yet grounded.The title is embossed at the bottom.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition.
Publisher: Kawaguchi
Literature: The Female Image, figure 170, page 128.
Seal: Carver: Ito; Printer: Komatsu
Signature: Kotondo saku

SKU: KOT021