Artist |
Shintaro OKAZAKI (dates unknown; active 1950's) |
Title |
"Snowy Day - Five-story Pagoda at Ueno" ("Yuki no Hi - Ueno Goju no To") |
Date |
1954; margin-dated "First Edition" |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Unsodo ("gei watermark" lower left margin corner) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Okura/Shinmi |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; deeply "gauffraged"
falling streaks of snow and accumulation;
nice detailing to pagoda. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Related article: "Unsodo Publisher." |
Comments |
A boldly dramatic, snowscene image--much in the style of Hasui's early
works. Rare "First Edition" printing. |
Item # |
GG-057 |
Price |
$850 |