Artist |
Toshi YOSHIDA
(1911-1995) |
Title |
"Plum Tree and Blue Magpie" ("Juzukake no Ume") |
Date |
1953 (lifetime edition, likely 1950/60's) |
Provanance |
Purchased 1960's -- stored in original folder since. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Yoshida Family Studio |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"Pencil-signed" by artist. |
Image Size |
9 5/8 x 14 5/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to tree's limbs; highly
detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent.
Excellent colors. (Slight toning--otherwise fine.)
|
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Beautiful, mossy plum blossom image. (BTW, the literal translation of Japanese title is simply
"Plum Tree with Tangled Limbs," with no mention of "Magpie.") |
Item # |
GG-296 |
Price |
$585 |