Title |
"Pagoda in the Rain" (given name) |
Date |
c1907-10, PRE-earthquake. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Kokkeido (aka, Akiyama Buemon-- Tokyo publisher, 1877-c1910) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
4 3/4 x 14 1/4 ("chu-tanzakuban tate-e") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superb "bokashi" shading to trees, pagoda, and foreground;
light "gauffrage" to falling rain; extremely fine detailing.
(Natural paper fiber in sky area right.) |
Condition |
Good to Very Good.
Full original margins (per "kento" marks right and lower/right).
(1/2 tear/hole lower/left repaired from back; light toning and slight wear--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-44.14 (undated, but of 1907-10 period). |
Comments |
Very rare image. PRE-1910 (Note: Kokkeido Publisher ceased business in c1910). Speaking of
these unusual format/composition prints, Jan Perree states that he "...has never seen examples outside his own
collection" ("CCC," p32). |
Item # |
GG-127 |
Price |
Special Pricing $350 (Sold/DC)
($525 if perfect) |