Artist |
Ito, Yuhan (1882-1951) (All references indicate "active ca1930-40.") |
Title |
"Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto" (given name) (aka, "Temple Corner") |
Date |
Designed ca1930's. Printed likely 1970's/80's. |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Tokyo publisher Nishinomiya Yosaku's remaining final inventory--
(learn more). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Nishinomiya Yosaku (Tokyo publisher, active 1872-1950's; marginally until 1996.) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 3/4 x 14 1/2 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed, soft "bokashi" shading throughout; slight woodgrain visible in sky.
(Printed without the use of black "key-lines.") |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Full margins. (No flaws noted.) Slight age-toning. |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Not often seen--a gorgeously illuminated temple image. Ito's images lack black "key-lines"--thusly imparting an
overall soft, "watercolor" appearance. |
Item # |
JS-2132 |
Price |
$600 (Reserved) |