Title |
"Kasuga Shrine at Nara" ("Nara Kasuga Jinsha") |
Date |
April 1933 (likely 1940/50's printing) |
Series |
"Collection of Scenic Views of Japan--Western Provinces" ("Nihon Fukei Shu II--Kansai Hen") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Unsealed (not uncommon, occasionally omitted), but clearly on "older paper." |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/2 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; light "gauffrage" to trees, roof edges, and
umbrella; nicely over-printed streaks of falling rain; life-like reflection; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Clean front and verso. (Single surface scratch--otherwise flawless. Light toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
Pachter pl #66; Narazaki #222; Hotei #317; Watanabe 1936 Catalogue #H-156. |
Comments |
Gorgeous--sought-after "red temple" image; not often seen. See our related "Kasuga Shrine" article. |
Item # |
DG-347 |
Price |
$1075 (Sold/WA) |