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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 |
Very Fine. 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.
(Few faint spots; very faint crease upper/left; slight wear.) |
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.
(Stock photos.) |
Item # |
GG-054 |
Price |
$375 |
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