Saitō Kiyoshi: Maiko Kyoto (Sold)
Artist: Saitō Kiyoshi
Title: Maiko Kyoto
Date: ca. 1960s
Portrait of a young geisha, shown seated from behind with her powdered white neck exposed and boldly patterned obi on full display. Saito has captured the pose perfectly, although rendered in his minimal and mingei-like style.
Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition.
Dimensions: Roughly ôban.
Publisher: Self-published
Seal: artist’s seal “Kiyoshi” in red
Signature: Kiyoshi Saito (in pencil)
SKU: SAT054