| Title |
"Wading Egret in Rain" (given name) |
| Date |
c1910-23 |
| Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact). |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
6 1/4 x 12 1/4 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; "gofun" over-printed as tail feathers;
highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Clean backside. (Imperceptible spot behind heron's beak; difficult
to see "soft crease" lower/left image--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-11-14 and cat. #61; "Hiraki Ukiyo-e Museum Catalogue"
pg 30, pl# 56. |
| Comments |
A little egret standing motionless in the rain. The original painting for this design is known. |
| Item # |
EG-416 |
| Price |
Special Pricing $650 (Sold/OC)
(reg $850) |