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Artist |
Sanzo WADA (1883-1968) |
Title |
"Fortune Teller" ("**") |
Date |
ca1938-43 |
Series |
"Sketches of Occupations in Showa Era" ("Showa Shokugyo E-zukushi") |
Publisher |
Kyoto Hanga-in |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
10 1/2 x 14 1/2 (plus margins) |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to kimonos and backbround; light "gauffrage" (embossing)
to people and stone lantern; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent.
(Couple surface scratches; very slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
An interestingly illuminated scene of a fortune teller with two customers. From a 48 print series
1938-43 (plus 24 scenes done 1954-58)--all depicting traditional Showa-era occupations. |
Item # |
GG-005 |
Price |
$275 |
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