Artist |
Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Great Egret in Flight" (given name) |
Date |
ca1920's/30's (NOT listed in Watanabe's 1936 Catalogue) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Unsealed (normal state for this print) |
Image Size |
6 1/2 x 14 5/8 ("tanzaku") (Frame: 9 3/4 x 19--flawless) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to entire background area; "gauffrage" (embossing)
to egret's feathers; nicely detailed carving; crisp lines. |
Condition |
Appears Excellent. Deep rich colors. Original narrow margins as published.
(Not examined outside frame--appears flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-14.11. |
Comments |
A delightful image of a great egret in flight above a vast sea of reeds. RARELY seen. As found--
in pristine classic black frame. Very nice!! |
Item # |
EG-154 |
Price |
$1050 (as shown/with frame)
$1750 EG-153/EG-154 as set |