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Artist |
ITO, Sozan (1884-??) |
Title |
"Crows Flying in Snow" (given name, by Watanabe) |
Date |
Early 1920's. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 5/8 x 9 7/8 |
Impression |
Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to distant crows and grey sky; visible "woodgrain" to sky;
nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Strong colors; clean backside. Original narrow margins. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso
margin. (Crease upper/left corner; small stain lower right.) |
Reference/Illus |
1936 Watanabe Catalogue #507 |
Comments |
A striking wintertime image of four crows flying in a snowstorm. Not often seen. Sozan designed prints for Watanabe from 1919 until 1926,
with Watanabe's 1936 catalogue containing 28 prints by Sozan. |
Item # |
BG-729 |
Price |
$550 |
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