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Artist |
ITO, Sozan (1884-??) |
Title |
"Fireflies and Reeds" (given name by Watanabe) |
Date |
Early 1920's. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 1/4 x 14 5/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to background sky and water; "burnishing" to fireflie's bodies;
nicely detailed carving. (Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso.) |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong colors; clean backside. (Light toning; bent lower/left corner tip; very slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
1936 Watanabe Catalogue #233. |
Comments |
A delightful nightime image--not often seen. Sozan designed prints for Watanabe from 1919 until 1926, with
Watanabe's 1936 catalogue containing 28 prints by Sozan. |
Item # |
BG-913 |
Price |
$550 (Sold) |
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