SHODA, Koho -- "Moonlit Sea" (#12)

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Artist SHODA, Koho (1870-1946)
Title "Moonlit Sea"
Date ca1910-20;
("later-edition," ca1970/80's)
Provenance Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact).
Series Hasegawa/Nishinomiya's "Night Scenes"
Publisher Nishinomiya
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's; then sporadically until present day.)
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 7 1/4 x 9 7/8
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; amazingly life-like reflection; highly detailed carving.
Condition Excellent. (No flaws noted.)
Partially trimmed margins.
Reference/Illus Hasegawa Catalogue #1250.
Comments One of the delightful "Night Scenes" series of prints by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya--an early series of 21 prints which together convey "the essense of shin-hanga." (Learn more.) This print is seldom seen "blue version" with the addition of overhead clouds.
Item # EG-916
Price $350 (Sold/HR)