| Artist |
SHODA, Koho (1870-1946) |
| Title |
"Moonlit Sea" |
| Date |
ca1910-20; ("early-edition," ca1910/38; pre-War printing) |
| Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death
(via New York contact). |
| Series |
Hasegawa/Nishinomiya's "Night Scenes" |
| Publisher |
Nishinomiya
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's; then sporadically until present day.) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
7 1/4 x 9 7/8 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; amazingly life-like reflection;
highly detailed carving. Lighter pigments. |
| Condition |
Excellent. (No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus |
Hasegawa Catalogue #1250. |
| 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-413 |
| Price |
$325 (Sold/JR) |