鳥居清長 Torii Kiyonaga（1752-1815）
梦见拦路强盗的三味线师傅
Hashira-e: Shamisen teacher dreaming of a highway robber
1783
木版画｜柱绘｜70cm x 12cm
Woodblock-print｜ Hashira-e｜70cm x 12cm
早期版次；颜色鲜艳；品相非常好；背面胶纸残留
Fine impression and color; tape residue verso, otherwise in very good condition.
$9,500
Sometimes this medium is the message in ukiyo-e.
In this rare, spooky and endlessly fascinating design, Torii Kiyonaga uses a hashira-e (pillar print) vertical format to depict the otherworldly experience of dreaming. The bottom half is the conscious world, the top half the subconscious, both linked by the wispy connection of a dream bubble. The format allows to give each of these worlds their own distinct space while still competing with each other.
A samisen teacher has dozed off, perhaps after a long day. Her dreams come alive. But despite her placid expression, these are not sweet dreams, for from them. Instead she imagines being ravaged by a highway robber. He has removed her clothing and left her sobbing, a terrifying image.
This example is in remarkably good condition, with crisp lines and rich color.
鳥居清長 Torii Kiyonaga（1752-1815）
梦见拦路强盗的三味线师傅
Hashira-e: Shamisen teacher dreaming of a highway robber
1783
木版画｜柱绘｜70cm x 12cm
Woodblock-print｜ Hashira-e｜70cm x 12cm
早期版次；颜色鲜艳；品相非常好；背面胶纸残留
Fine impression and color; tape residue verso, otherwise in very good condition.
$9,500
Sometimes this medium is the message in ukiyo-e.
In this rare, spooky and endlessly fascinating design, Torii Kiyonaga uses a hashira-e (pillar print) vertical format to depict the otherworldly experience of dreaming. The bottom half is the conscious world, the top half the subconscious, both linked by the wispy connection of a dream bubble. The format allows to give each of these worlds their own distinct space while still competing with each other.
A samisen teacher has dozed off, perhaps after a long day. Her dreams come alive. But despite her placid expression, these are not sweet dreams, for from them. Instead she imagines being ravaged by a highway robber. He has removed her clothing and left her sobbing, a terrifying image.
This example is in remarkably good condition, with crisp lines and rich color.
