Shotei -- "Sawatari in Joshu District"

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Title "Sawatari in Joshu District"
Date ca1920's/30's
Series na
Publisher Watanabe Shozaburo
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 6 1/2 x 14 3/4 ("tanzaku")
Impression Very Fine.
Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; "baren sujizuri" markings to sky; light "gauffrage" to mountain top, trees and rooftop; "gofun" over-splashed as falling snow; crisply and highly detailed carving.
Condition Excellent. Strong, unfaded colors. Clean backside. (Light toning.)
Reference/Illus Shotei.com website #M-11; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #211.
Comments A beautiful wintertime scene with crows flying overhead.
Item # BG-131
Price $775 (Sold)