Artist |
NARAZAKI, Eisho (1864-1936) |
Title |
"Kingfisher Atop Snowladen Reeds" (given name) |
Date |
Early 1920's |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by a southwest print collector/dealer. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Artist's "signature/seal" both read "Fuyo" (no publisher's seals--normal state) |
Image Size |
6 1/2 x 14 7/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; "gofun" over-splashed as
snow; "gauffrage" to reed's snow accumlation; visible woodgrain to sky; very highly
detailed carving, crisp key-lines. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Very good colors. Clean front and verso. (Faint staining
upper sky; light wear; slight toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
"The New Wave" pl#83, p109. |
Comments |
A beautifully printed and highly detailed image of a little kingfisher. One of only two prints known by this
highly-skilled artist. (Narazaki also used he art name of "Fuyo" 1916-22.) A very rarely seen print.
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Item # |
FW-78 |
Price |
$675 (Sold/JO) |