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| Artist |
NAKAZAWA, Toshiaki (active 1870-1914; student of Yoshitoshi) |
| Title |
"Moon at Gojo Bridge" (**) |
| Date |
ca1890's |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
na |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
Each sheet 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 (27 3/4 x 13 1/2 overall, plus margins) |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to clouds, sky, moon, hills and bridge; strong woodgrain visible; silver metallic pigments and over-printing with opaque "gofun"; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Good to Very Good. Strong colors. Full original margins, unbacked. (Album binding holes across bottom; faint pinkish stain; light wear and staining.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Dramatic scene of Ushiwaka (known later as Yoshitsune) and Benkei about to meet in battle on on Kyoto's Goji Bridge. A well-known scene of Japan's beloved heros of numerous kabuki plays. |
| Item # |
BG-197 |
| Price |
$395 (Sold) |
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