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) |