Momiji no Hashi I
Momiji no Hashi I
The print “Momiji no Hashi I” features the maiko Tanewaka of Miyagawa-cho dancing in November with bright yellow maple leaf hair ornaments that represent Kyoto’s famous fall foliage.
"Momiji no Hashi" or "Bridge of Maple Leaves" is one of the few dances in the Miyagawa-cho repertoire where maiko and geiko perform with two fans, making it one of the most visually stunning of all geisha dances.
Discerning viewers will note that Tanewaka is from Miyagawa-cho because she is dancing with orange and gold fans, used only by the maiko and geiko of that district.
Edition Type: An Open Edition print created from my original image. Open Edition prints are not signed or numbered.
Sizes: 8x10 inches & 10x14 inches
Note: Please click on the listing photos to see how the 8x10 image is cropped differently than the 10x14 version.
Borders: ½ inch on the 8x10 print and a 1-inch on the 10x14
Paper: Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster paper (300 gsm) with satin finish
Archival Life: 100 years when framed with UV filter glass
Packaging: Your print will be placed in a plastic print sleeve and then carefully rolled and packed in a shipping tube for maximum protection. All prints are shipped unmatted and unframed.
Shipping: Although I am based in Japan, all prints will be shipped from the United States via USPS First Class Mail (2 - 5 days) or USPS First Class International Mail (about 2 - 3 weeks).
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Testimonials:
“The quality is awesome and I can’t wait to have them professionally framed.” P.S. in Australia
“I see Tanewaka every morning when I start my day in my office and she makes me happy.” S.C. in California
“A month or so ago, I put up a photograph that I purchased from John Paul Foster in my small bedroom, and it has given me undeniable pleasure. Foster’s portrait of a geisha against an intense sky-blue background blends in with blue-green walls of the room so much so that it looks like it was meant to be there. And the peacefulness of Foster’s portrait perfectly complements the other portraits of women I have placed on the walls of my room: an edgy etching by a French painter of his muse, an etching by John Sloan of a women working at a desk, and a print of a woman reading, by a painter unknown to me. Foster’s photographs, with their intense colors and moods, are like Japanese woodblock paintings. His women are mysterious and captivating. I am happy to have such beautiful artwork close at hand.” J.L.P. in New York
“Once again, thank you so much for these wonders! It’s so amazing to wake up and evolve around this sight!” S.P. in France
“This is just a quick message to give you some wonderful news: today Mameharu’s print has finally arrived! I could not be happier, it is just perfect.” L.M. in Spain