Title |
"Night Rain at Asagaya, Wagon Puller" (given name) |
Date |
ca1924-27 (pre-1936) |
Provenance |
Consigned by a knowledgable SW print collector/dealer. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 3/8 x 14 3/4 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; nicely over-printed streaks of falling rain;
crisply and highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong, unfaded colors. Clean backside. (Tiny pin-hole left edge; light
toning; very slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Shotei.com website #M-30; Ota Museum #203; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #230. |
Comments |
Light from a tea house illuminates a passing wagon puller. Fine condition for this rare, pre-War image. |
Item # |
FW-84 |
Price |
$675 (Sold/NK) |