Artist |
Paul Binnie (1967-present) |
Title |
"Veranda" ("Engawa") |
Date |
October 2004, #AP/30 (VERY Limited Edition only 30 impressions,
block-signed.) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by a knowledgable eastcoast collector. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Self-carved/self-printed |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Paul Binnie/Paul Binnie |
Image Size |
11 1/2 x 16 1/2 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading; deeply-pigmented background; baren "sujizuri"
(circles) to background; life-like reflection; metallic-gold title; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Pristine. |
Reference/Illus |
See our recent article on "Four Seasons" Beauty Series-- by Paul Binnie to learn about the release of Paul's prior 4-print "bijin-ga" series. |
Comments |
A wonderful nude design, again featuring a Japanese beauty named Akiko. See our related Article #23 "The Making of a Print--Paul Binnie's 'Red Fuji'" to learn about Paul Binnie's works. Also, see John Fiorillo's webpage on
"Paul Binnie" to learn more about this talented Japanese-trained woodblock artist/printmaker.
("Artist-proof" SOLID color background.
Compare colors to
2004 version, 2005 "tattoo" version, 2009 version prints.)
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Item # |
EH-01 #AP/30 (original "Artist Proof"--with solid background color)
RARELY seen. |
Price |
$2650 |