ONO -- "Tea House in the Snow"

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Artist Bakufu ONO (1888-1976)
Title "Tea House in the Snow"
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Date ca1940's/50's
Provenance From a 6-print collection purchased in Japan early 1950's. (Note old 5-digit Kyoto telephone number on "publisher's label/packaging" retained with print set.)
Series na
Publisher Kyoto Hanga-in (Shinagawa ban)
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 10 1/2 x 15 1/4
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky, water, and snow areas; silver metallic highlights to trees and flowers; life-like reflection; nicely detailed carving.
Condition Nearly Excellent. (Light spotting to margins--otherwise flawless.) Found still in original "Presentation Folder."
Reference/Illus na
Comments A Japanese tea house and a garden in the snow.
Item # DG-899
Price $265 (Reserved/NK)