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) |