Title |
"Dawn at Futamigaura" (Also known as "Married Rocks") ("Futamigaura") |
Date |
1933, May (Early Watanabe "oblong" D-seal; appropriate "First Edition" seal.) |
Series |
"Collection of Scenic Views of Japan--Western Provinces" ("Nihon Fukeisha Kansai Hen") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "D-seal" (used only 1931 to 1941). |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to sunlit cloud edges; crisp "key-lines"; nicely detailed. |
Condition |
Very Good+++. Very good colors; clean backside; light toning. (Three minor surface scratches, few light spots in margins, light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Toledo 1936 #92; Narazaki #224a. |
Comments |
Gorgeous and very striking image--seldom available. Very good condition for this early, pre-War image. |
Item # |
BG-185 |
Price |
$1,875 (Sold) |