| Title |
"Carp Leaping Up a Waterfall" (given name) |
| Date |
1935 (Undated, but published in 1935 per Blair--old.) |
| Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via New York contact). |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
No marginal data (Blair). |
| Image Size |
9 3/8 x 10 3/4 ("shikishiban") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; crisp lines, highly detailed. |
| Condition |
Excellent. Wonderful colors. Full, original margins. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso margin.
(No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus |
Blair's 1936 "Toledo Exhibition" pl. #204; "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" #S39.4 and cat #170, pg 162. |
| Comments |
Dramatic--one of Koson's finest images. A rarely seen print--flawless condition.
In Japanese folklore, the carp is a symbol of perseverance. |
| Item # |
BG-724 |
| Price |
$1350 (Sold--MD); Possibly available again, Inquire. |