| Artist | ITO, Sozan (1884-??) |
| Title | "Barn Swallows in Rain" (given name) |
| Date | Early 1920's. |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via dealer contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 6 3/8 x 14 5/8 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; lightly "gauffraged" outline of tree limb; nicely over-printed streaks of falling rain; crisp lines, highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Fresh, strong colors. Clean front and verso. Original narrow margins. (Absolutely flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | A delightful image of three barn swallows huddled together on a willow branch during the rain. Not often seen. Sozan designed prints for Watanabe from 1919 until 1926, with Watanabe's 1936 catalogue containing 28 prints by Sozan. |
| Item # | DG-698 |
| Price | $775 |