| Artist |
BIHO, Takahashi (1873-??) (Active ca1910.) |
| Title |
"Two Crows in Flight" (given name) |
| Date |
ca1910. |
| Provenance |
Robert O. Muller's Collection (following his death). |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
na |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
9 5/8 x 10 1/2 ("shikishiban") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillful "bokashi" shading to feathers and background; deep "gauffrage" to snow accumulation; nicely
visible woodgrain to background sky; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
| Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors; clean backside. Full, original margins (note "kento" marks right and lower/right
corner). (No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
A dramatic image of two crows flying under snow-covered limbs. Not often seen.
Biho designed "kacho-e" prints during the ca1910 period. |
| Item # |
BG-662 |
| Price |
$1400 |