Artist |
KOBAYASHI, Kiyochika (1870-1917) |
Title |
"Rainfall at Shin-Ohashi Bridge, Tokyo" ("Tokyo Shin-Ohashi Uchuzu") |
Date |
1876 (later "re-strike" ca1950) |
Series |
Loosely as "Tokyo Landscapes." |
Publisher |
Mariashobu Publisher (Kyoto) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
Image Size |
8 1/2 x 13 1/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; life-like reflections in water; highly detailed, crisply carved lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Seen in Smith's “Kiyochika, Artist of Meiji Japan" as plate #11, page 24. |
Comments |
Beautiful and evocative Meiji-era riverscene of Edo's "New Great Bridge"--titled also in English, indicates intended for dual audience. (Printed from superbly and accurately re-cut blocks shortly after WWII.) |
Item # |
Possibly Available, Inquire;
(JS-328 (Sold/JG) |
Price |
$165 |