SHODA, Koho -- "Moonlit Sea" (#4)

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Artist SHODA, Koho (1870-1946)
Title "Moonlit Sea"
("sepia-colored" version)
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 1/8 x 9 7/8
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to moon and clouds; amazingly life-like reflection; highly detailed carving.
Condition Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. (Very slight wear.) Trimmed to image edge; unsealed (a typical state).
Reference/Illus Hasegawa Catalogue #1250.
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-750
Price $295 (Sold--WW)