The Heron Maiden by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Taiso) (1839-1892)

Woodblock Prints Title: Lady Kido Suikoin from the series New forms of 36 ghosts.

1st Publication: 1889

Size: 9 1/2" x 14" (24.2 x 35.6 cm)

Date of this edition: 1889, 1st Edition

Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi

Condition: Partially trimmed on the left margin affecting the seals, minor soiling in the lower left corner, else very fine. Excellent colors and impression, very good overall.

Notes: The series is Yoshitoshi’s last important series. First editions sold out immediately, because Yoshitoshi had become a famous artist at the end of his life. This is a rare 1st Edition of this print.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.