Title |
"Sawatari in Joshu District" |
Date |
1924-27 |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by a southern print collector/dealer. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 1/2 x 14 3/4 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; "baren sujizuri" tracings to
mountainside and sky; deep "gauffrage" to mountain top, trees and rooftop; "gofun" over-splashed
as falling snow; crisply and highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good. Strong, unfaded colors. Clean front and verso. (Light toning;
minor horizonal creasing near top; very faint diagonal line across left sky area;
faint mat-line right edge; light wear.)
|
Reference/Illus |
Shotei.com website #M-11; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #211; Shotei Exhibition Catalogue #80. |
Comments |
A beautiful wintertime scene with crows flying overhead. |
Item # |
EG-466 |
Price |
$475 Special (Reg $625) |