Artist |
ITO, Sozan (1884-??) |
Title |
"Fireflies and Reeds" (given name by Watanabe) |
Date |
Early 1920's. |
Provenance |
Private placement--consigned. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 1/4 x 14 5/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to background sky and water;
"burnishing" to fireflie's bodies; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Good to Very Good. Strong colors. Clean backside.
(Light toning; tiny hole near signature; few scattered surface scratches; light wear.)
Original bottom and right margins per "kento marks." |
Reference/Illus |
1936 Watanabe Catalogue #233. |
Comments |
A delightful nightime image--not often seen. Sozan designed prints for Watanabe
from 1919 until 1926, with Watanabe's 1936 catalogue containing 28 prints by Sozan. |
Item # |
LR-08 |
Price |
$450 Special (SOLD/AB) (Reg $565) |