Artist |
KOSON (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Rooseter and Hen"" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 (PRE-1923 earthquake) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/2 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; much fine detailing;
strongly visible "woodgrain" to background. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Clean front and backside. Full, original narrow margins (note "kento"
mark at lower/right corner). (Slight wear; light toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" cat #85 and pl# K-38.5. |
Comments |
A beautifully rendered rooster/hen composition--somewhat more stylistic
that Koson's typical works. An elegant design set against a beautiful woodgrain
backbround.
PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923).
A seldom seen print. |
Item # |
GG-210 |
Price |
$675 |