Artist |
KOTOZUKA, Eiichi (1906-79) |
Title |
"Sacred Bridge in Winter, Nikko" |
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 have recently found their way to modern
day collectors. |
Series |
"Four Seasons of Nikko" |
Publisher |
Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi (Kyoto, 1919 to present) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/2 x 10 1/8 ("chuban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Excellent colors. Nice "bokashi" shading to background sky;
light "gauffrage" (embossing) to trees and snow accumulation; nicely detailed
carving. ("Kento ink-mark" lower margin--easily covered by matting.) |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean front and verso.
(Very slight edge wear--otherwise flawless. Slight toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
A handsome and boldly printed view of Nikko's "Sacred Bridge"
("Shinkyo Bridge") as seen winter.
From Uchida's archives of early 1950's prints. A seldom seen vintage print. |
Item # |
FG-075 |
Price |
$185 (Sold/GJ) |