Artist |
After Morikage KUSUMI (Japanese painter, c1620-90) |
Title |
"Monkeys in a Tree, Full Moon" (given name) |
Date |
ca1930's |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death
(via dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Shima Art
Company (Tokyo/New York publisher, 1930's) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Signature reads as "Morifuji" (per Shotei.com) |
Image Size |
6 3/8 x 15 1/4 (without margins, as published) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky area; light "gauffrage"
(embossing) to moon; nicely detailed carving, crisp lines.
(Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso.) |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean backside. (Light toning. No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
A delightful image of a seven playful monkeys--the lowest seen reaching
towards the moon below. Designed after an early Edo-era painting done
during 1600's by Morikage KUSUMI.
|
Item # |
EG-675 |
Price |
$475 |