| Title |
"Two Crows in Moonlight" ("Tsuki ni Karasu") |
| Date |
1927 (very early edition, c1930's). |
| Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via Conneticut contact). |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "D-seal" (used only 1931-41). |
| Image Size |
9 1/4 x 14 3/4 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; lightly "gauffraged" (embossed) outline of moon and lower limb; very detailed carving; crisp lines. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Clean front and verso; excellent colors. (Faint water-stain(?) very lower/left corner; slightly "bumped" lower/left corner.) |
| Reference/Illus |
Blair's 1930 "Toldedo Exhibition" pl. #187;"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-5.3 and catalogue #150, p148. |
| Comments |
A striking crow/moon image--rarely seen. Watanabe "D-seal" used only 1931-41. |
| Item # |
BG-644 |
| Price |
$1450 (Sold) |