Artist |
unsigned |
Title |
"Monkey Reaching for the Moon" |
Date |
ca1900-20's; (before 1933) |
Provenance |
Obtained via dealer contact (from Boston, MA dealer active 1920's to 1933--
store now closed). |
Series |
Japanese Scenes on 'Tanzaku' |
Publisher |
na |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
3 1/8 x 11 7/8 "tanzaku" (tall/narrow "pillar print") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; highly detailed carving.
Full original margins (note "kento" marks right margin edge and bottom corner). |
Condition |
Excellent.
(Slight toning. No flaws noted.) Without margins, as published.
|
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
A delightful tall/narrow ("tanzauku") print of a tiny monkey (gibbon) reaching
out towards the moon's elusive reflection--a
challenging format designed to hang from the interior roof-poles
of early traditional Japanese homes.
Compare with Gekko's similar "Monkey/Moon" print.
Rarely seen. |
Item # |
Available NOW as: EG-820-C
(EG-820-B SoldRM/j52;
EG-820-A Sold/BG)
|
Price |
$275 (few copies available) |