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Artist |
ITO, Sozan (1884-??) |
Title |
"Barn Swallows in Rain" (given name) |
Date |
Early 1920's. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 3/8 x 14 5/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; "gauffraged" outline of tree limb; nicely
over-printed streaks of falling rain; crisp lines, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors; clean backside. Original narrow margins. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
A delightful image of three barn swallows huddled together on a willow branch during the rain. Not often seen.
Sozan designed prints for Watanabe from
1919 until 1926, with Watanabe's 1936 catalogue containing 28 prints by Sozan. |
Item # |
BG-781 |
Price |
$725 |
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