Artist |
KOTOZUKA, Eiichi (1906-79) |
Title |
"Silk-dying at Katsura River" (aka "Drying Yuzen at Katsura River") |
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 5/8 x 15 3/4 ("dai-oban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Excellent colors. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky and
foreground; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean front and verso.
(No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
A colorful scene of Kyoto's Katsura River where hand-made silk textiles
are rinsed then dryed during their manufacture.
From Uchida's archives of early 1950's prints. A rarely seen vintage print. |
Item # |
EG-824 |
Price |
$350 |