KAWARAZAKI -- "Purple Iris"

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Artist Shodo KAWARAZAKI
(1879-1973)
Title "Purple Iris"
("Shobu")
Date 1954 (Later printing, ca 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 3/8
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 purple Japanese iris.
Item # Available NOW as JS-2871;
(JS-2785 Sold/DC)
Price $195