Artist |
SHODA, Koho (1870-1946) |
Title |
"Shrine Gate at Miyajima" ("Miyajima") |
Date |
ca1910-20; ("early-edition," ca1910/38) |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection (following his death, via dealer contact). |
Series |
Hasegawa/Nishinomiya's "Night Scenes" |
Publisher |
Nishinomiya Yosaku
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's; then sporadically until present day.) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/4 x 10, plus narrow margins. |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to waves and moon;
amazingly life-like reflection; highly detailed carving. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. (Without margins, as issued. Absolutely flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Hasegawa Catalogue #1251. |
Comments |
One of the delightful "Night Scenes" series of prints by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya--an early series of 21 prints
which together convey "the essense of shin-hanga."
(Learn more.) |
Item # |
EG-030 |
Price |
$365 (Sold/DL) |