Artist |
ARAI, Yoshimune II (1863-1941) |
Title |
"Suma Beach" |
Date |
ca1910-20; ("mid-edition," ca1938/60) |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Tokyo publisher Nishinomiya Yosaku's remaining final inventory. |
Series |
Hasegawa/Nishinomiya's "Night Scenes" |
Publisher |
Lacks seal, however obtained from Nishinomiya Yosaku
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's; then sporadically until present day.) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/4 x 10 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to moon; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Original margins. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Hasegawa Catalogue #1252. |
Comments |
One of the delightful "Night Scenes" series of prints by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya--an early series of 21 prints
which together convey "the essense of shin-hanga."
(Learn more.) |
Item # |
JS-2147 |
Price |
$275 (Sold) |