Artist |
Ito, Yuhan (1882-1951) (All references indicate "active ca1930-40.") |
Title |
"Ukimido at Katada, Biwa" (given name) |
Date |
Designed ca1930's. Printed likely 1960's/70'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 5/8 x 14 5/8 |
Impression |
Fine. Skillful, soft "bokashi" shading throughout; visible woodgrain to upper sky;
life-like reflection. (Faint "ink smudge" above roof.) |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Full margins. (Minor surface scratch; light age-toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Not often seen--a wonderful moonlit scene of Ukimido at Lake Biwa. (Typical of Ito's earlier prints, printed
WITH the use of some black "key-lines.") |
Item # |
JS-2135 |
Price |
$575 (Reserved) |