Artist |
Shiro KASAMATSU (1898-1991) |
Title |
"Spring Night on Ginza" ("Haru no Yo Ginza") |
Date |
1934 (circa 1946-57) |
Provenance |
Collected by US Army serviceman early 1950's while in Japan. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"6-mm seal" lower/left, (used only 1946-57, lifetime printing) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; baren "sujizuri" (circular tracings) to
foreground; light "gauffrage" to cherry blossoms; highly detailed carving, crisp lines.
Stamped "Original Work of Art" lower margin. |
Condition |
Excellent. Very clean front/verso. (Glue residues upper verso margin; slightly trimmed
upper margin--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Grund #W-15. |
Comments |
Nostalgic illuminated nighttime view of Tokyo's Ginza District. Early post-War printing--amazingly
pristine condition. |
Item # |
DG-447 |
Price |
$1100 (Sold/GH) |