Title |
"Moonrise at Futago Island, Matsushima" ("Matsushima Futagojima") |
Date |
1933 (early Watanabe "oblong" D-seal) |
Series |
"Collection of Scenic Views of Japan--Eastern Provinces" ("Nihon Fukeisha Higashi Nihon Hen") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "D-seal" (used only 1931 to 1941). |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; crisp "key-lines"; highly detailed. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors; very clean front and backside. (Small paper remnant one upper verso corner, slight "printer's wrinkle" left margin.) |
Reference/Illus |
Pachter pl #74; Narazaki #211; Watanabe 1936 Catalogue #H-145. |
Comments |
Breath-taking image--very seldom seen. Superb condition for this early image. |
Item # |
CG-715 |
Price |
$1,800 (Sold) |