| Artist | NISHIMURA, Hodo (active 1930's) |
| Title | "Iris" |
| Date | 1937 |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Takemura Hideo (Yokohama, 1926-39) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 9 1/2 x 14 3/8 |
| Impression | Excellent. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to flowers; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamping verso margin. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Clean front and verso. (Soft crease upper left--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Striking and colorful image of purple, blue, and white irises. PRE-War image--publisher H.Takemura (produced prints of exceptional technical quality) ceased business in 1939. Rarely seen. |
| Item # | GG-003 |
| Price | $395 (Sold/SL) |