Artist |
Soseki KOMORI (dates unknown, active 1920's) |
Title |
"Black Moorhens Under Lotus in Rain" (given name) |
Date |
early 1930's |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection prior to his death (via Conneticut contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Kawaguchi (1931-ca1950)--see tiny "oval seal" right edge image. (Verso also stamped "Kawaguchi.") |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 3/8 x 13 7/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to blues and multi-colored lotus leaves; nicely over-print falling rain; much fine detailing. |
Condition |
Excellent. Wide margins, clean backside. (Tip upper right corner missing.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Perhaps the finest example of "bokashi" shading we've ever seen--Soseki was a contemporary of Koson, producing exquisite "kacho-e" prints of the highest quality. Very rarely seen. |
Item # |
CG-831 |
Price |
$875 (Sold) |