KAWARAZAKI -- "Blue Iris"

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Artist Shodo KAWARAZAKI (1879-1973)
Title "Blue Iris"
("Shobu")
Date 1954 (Later printing, circa 1990's/2000's.)
Series na
Publisher Unsodo
("gei watermark" lower left margin corner)
Seal, Carver/Printer Yoshida/Nagashima
Image Size 9 3/8 x 14 1/4
Impression Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to flowers and green leaves; crisp "key-lines."
Condition Excellent.
Strong colors. Clean verso.
Reference/Illus na
Comments Colorful image of a traditional blue Japanese iris.
Item # Available NOW as JS-2753;
(JS-2684 Sold/IS;
JS-2640 Sold/WA);
JS-2605 Sold/TS)
Price $215