Title |
"Clearing After Snow in the Pines" ("Matsu no Yukibare") |
Date |
1930 (early 1950's Shobishia-published edition) |
Series |
One of 16 images originally published by Kawaguchi & Sakai (1929-30). |
Publisher |
Shobisha |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Early red "tiled circular" Shobisha seal (lower margin)--used only ca1950's. |
Image Size |
9 1/4 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; extensive deep "gauffrage" to
snow accumulation on tree's limbs and ground; deep saturation of colors; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso. (Couple minor surface scratches;
very slight wear; slight age-toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #KS-5; Hotei #185. |
Comments |
Published by Shobisha (who acquired woodblocks from Kawaguchi & Sakai around 1950). |
Item # |
DG-772 |
Price |
$1150 (Sold/JC) |