| Artist |
YOSHIKAWA, Kanpo (1894-1979) |
| Title |
"Cherry Blossoms at Night, Maruyama Park (Kyoto)" ("Maruyama no Yo-Zakura") |
| Date |
1925 (Second Edition, likely late 1920's/early 30's) |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Sato Shotaro Publisher (Kyoto, c1895-1931) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
Maeda/Oiwa |
| Image Size |
10 1/2 x 15 3/8 ("dai-oban") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Wonderfully executed "bokashi" shading; lightly "gauffraged" (embossed) cherry blossoms; nicely detailed carving; crisp lines. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso. (Couple scratches; minor marks.) |
| Reference/Illus |
Blair's 1930 "Toldedo Exhibition" pl. #336. |
| Comments |
A beautifully illuminated and evocative night scene. A classic "shin hanga" print of the Toledo Exhibition and among the finest
images of the period. (Lacks "first edition verso seal"--but early.) Rarely available. |
| Item # |
BG-473 |
| Price |
$1,250 (Reserved--KDC) |