Artist |
SHODA, Koho (1870-1946) |
Title |
"A Country Scene (with Moon)" |
Date |
ca1910-20; ("early-edition," ca1910/38; pre-War printing) |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death
(via New York contact). |
Series |
Hasegawa/Nishinomiya's "Night Scenes" |
Publisher |
Nishinomiya Yosaku
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's; then sporadically until present day.) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/4 x 9 3/4, plus narrow margins. |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; amazingly life-like reflection; light "gauffrage" to moon;
highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. (Very slight wear.) Trimmed nearly to image edge; unsealed (a typical state);
tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso. |
Reference/Illus |
Hasegawa Catalogue #1255. |
Comments |
One of the delightful "Night Scenes" series of prints by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya--an early series of 21 prints
which together convey "the essense of shin-hanga."
(Learn more.) |
Item # |
BG-749 |
Price |
$295 (Sold/LF) |