Artist |
KOBAYASHI, Kiyochika (1847-1915) |
Title |
"Yushima Temple" (given name) |
Date |
ca1910-20's |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection (following his death, via dealer contact). |
Series |
Shima Art Company Kiyochika's "Night Scenes" |
Publisher |
Shima Art Company
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1908 to ca1939/40) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 3/8 x 10 (without margins--as issued) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to moon;
deep saturation of pigments; very highly detailed carving. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamping lower verso. |
Condition |
Excellent. (Absolutely pristine.) |
Reference/Illus |
Shima Art Company's
Catalogue of Prints #3. |
Comments |
One of 8 delightful "Night Scenes" series of prints by Shima Art Company--an early series of prints
apparently designed about the same time as the 21 print "Night Scenes" series issued ca1910-20 by
Hasegawa/Nishinomiya Publisher. Eight wonderful designs
by Shima Art's Kiyochika--all techincally
every bit as fine as Hasegawa's 21-print series, and all of which convey "the essense of shin-hanga."
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Item # |
Available NOW as EG-037B;
(EG-037A Sold/EM)
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Price |
$285 |