Artist |
Charles W. Bartlett (1860-1940) |
Title |
"Udaipura" also known as "Meditation at Sunset." (red pencil signature lower margin, by artist) |
Date |
1916 (PRE-earthquake, RARE) |
Series |
"India Series" (Initially a 6-print portfolio, 1916; later totaling 26 prints by 1926.) |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black 9mm (rarely encountered) |
Image Size |
8 7/8 x 12 |
Impression |
Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; life-like reflection. |
Condition |
Good+++. Excellent colors; clean backside. Light/moderate toning; repaired upper corners and center. |
Reference/Illus |
"Charles Bartlett-A Printmaker in Paradise," pl# 2, pg 102. |
Comments |
Gorgeous image. A surviving PRE-earthquake image--woodblocks destroyed by fire. Very rare. ("Completed editions were intended to number 100 impressions, with key-blocks to be scored and color-blocks to be planed down for reuse. Rarity was thus guaranteed." Miles/Saville) |
Item # |
AT-100 |
Price |
$1250 (Sold) |