Artist |
KOTOZUKA, Eiichi (1906-79) |
Title |
"Fine Day in May" ("Satsukibare") |
Date |
ca1940-50's |
Provenance |
Obained via Uchida Publisher's "Family Archives." Founded in 1919, a few of Uchida's
long-held collection of original 1950's prints has recently found their way to modern
day collectors. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi (Kyoto, 1919 to present) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
10 1/4 x 15 1/2 ("dai-oban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Excellent colors. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky and
foreground; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Clean front and verso.
(Bumping top margin; light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
An attractive streetscene of "carp banners" ("koi-nobori") seen
flying on Japan's annual May 5th "Boy's Day" holiday.
From Uchida's archives of early 1950's prints. A rarely seen vintage print. |
Item # |
EG-822 |
Price |
$235 |