| Artist | SHODA, Koho (1870-1946) |
| Title | "A Country Scene (with Moon)" |
| 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 x 9 3/4 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; amazingly life-like reflection; light "gauffrage" to moon; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Original margins. (Slight toning--no flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | Hasegawa Catalogue #1255. |
| 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.) (Stock photos.) |
| Item # | EG-328 |
| Price | $330 (Reserved/JC) |