| Artist | KOBAYASHI, Eijiro (1870-1946) |
| Title | "Evening Cool on the Sumida River" |
| Date | ca1910-20; ("Early-edition," ca1910/38; pre-War printing, on thin paper.) |
| 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 1/8 x 9 3/4 (Without margins--typical state.) |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" to moon; amazingly life-like reflection; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Without margins and unsealed as to publisher (a typical state). Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso. (Couple minor surface scratches.) |
| Reference/Illus | Hasegawa Catalogue #1244. |
| 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-106 |
| Price | $310 (Sold/NK) |