The third and last issue of a three-part series on the life and work of Hashiguchi Goyō, a Japanese painter, book designer and printmaker active in the early 20th century.
Another great article, Stefan. I was not aware that Yokujō no onna was considered to be the first Shin-hanga print. It is beautiful, yet Hashiguchi's later prints are so much better.
Thanks for your comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the article! I prefer the later ones too. Apparently, Goyō's issue with that Bathing print was Watanabe's insistence on using sesame seed printing (gomi-zuri), which gave the print a rough texture. That was too modern for Goyo's tastes, who seemed to prefer traditional flat printing of ukiyo-e prints.
I really enjoyed this, thank you.
Thank you for reading and taking the time to write a comment. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the article!
Another great article, Stefan. I was not aware that Yokujō no onna was considered to be the first Shin-hanga print. It is beautiful, yet Hashiguchi's later prints are so much better.
Thanks for your comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the article! I prefer the later ones too. Apparently, Goyō's issue with that Bathing print was Watanabe's insistence on using sesame seed printing (gomi-zuri), which gave the print a rough texture. That was too modern for Goyo's tastes, who seemed to prefer traditional flat printing of ukiyo-e prints.