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Artist |
ITO, Sozan (1884-??) |
Title |
"Geese in Moonlight" (given name) |
Date |
Early 1920's. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo? |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 1/2 x 14 3/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; outline of moon deeply "gauffraged" and lightly to geese;
crisp lines, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong colors; clean backside. Original narrow margins. (Light toning; slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Two geese among the reeds watching the full moon above. Not often seen. Sozan designed prints for Watanabe from
1919 until 1926, with Watanabe's 1936 catalogue containing 28 prints by Sozan. |
Item # |
BG-707 |
Price |
$675 (Sold/JB) |
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