ODA Kazuma -- Catching Whitebait at Nakaumi, Izumo

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Artist ODA, Kazuma (1881-1956)
Title "Catching Whitebait at Nakaumi, Izumo" ("Izumo Nakaumi Shirauo Tori")
Date 1924. Original edition (of 200 impressions).
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Publisher na
Seal, Carver/Printer 6mm seal (PRE-earthquake version, 1918-24)
Image Size 9 3/8 x 14 1/4
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; crisply detailed lines.
Condition Good to Very Good. Print is laid-down onto a wider, heavy cardboard backing. (Lightly toned; faint mat-line wide into margin.)
Reference/Illus "The New Wave" pl# 143; Blair "1930 Toledo Exhibition" #168.
Comments A striking, illuminated early evening scene in beautiful shades of blue. Rare and classic "shin hanga" image.
Item # BG-480
Price $1000 (Sold)