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 |