Title |
"Morning at Mihogaseki" ("Izumo Mohogaseki no Asa") |
Date |
1925 (1946-57 printing) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Purchased 1947--consigned by family of Army Air Force serviceman
stationed in Tokyo. |
Series |
"Selections of Scenes of Japan" (1922-26) ("Nihon Fukei Senshu") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"6mm-seal" (used only 1946-57) |
Image Size |
8 x 11 1/8 ("aiban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; life-like
reflection; "baren sujizuri" (tracings) to pink clouds; deep "gauffrage" (embossing)
to clouds; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean front and verso. (Light toning. No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #116; Hotei #116. |
Comments |
Softly colored seascape. Excellent colors. Not often seen--from a 36-print set of
"Selections of Scenes of Japan" produced 1922-26. |
Item # |
MB-26 |
Price |
Special $450 (Sold/SW) (Reg $595) |