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| Artist |
Takeji ASANO (1900-2002) |
| Title |
"Drizzling Rain in Jijyo Castle, Kyoto" ("Nijo-jo Kosame") |
| Date |
1953; later mid-edition, likely ca1970's. |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Unsodo ("gei watermark" lower left margin corner) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
Okura/Shinmi |
| Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" (embossing) to tree and castle's roof,
beams, tiles; baren "sujizuri" tracings to rock wall; nicely over-printed streaks of falling rain;
highly detailed carving, crisp "key-lines.") |
| Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Clean front and verso. (Flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Colorful and nicely illuminated castle scene, with faint rainbow. |
| Item # |
Available NOW As JS 2791;
(JS-2604 Sold/CM) |
| Price |
$195 |
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