Title |
"Zaimoku Island, Matsushima" ("Matsushima Zaimokuiwa"--"zaimoku-iwa" means literally "wood rock.") |
Date |
1933 (early pre-War printing) |
Series |
"Scenic Views of Japan's Eastern Provinces" ("Nihon Fukeishu Higashi Nihon Hen") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "D-seal" (used only 1931-41--early pre-War seal) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillful "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to rocks and sail; baren "sujizuri" to sail; crisp key-lines; visible woodgrain in sky; life-like reflection. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Clean front and verso.
(Very slight discoloration to upper sky; very slight fading.)
Pencil notation lower verso margin. |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #205; Blair 1936 Toledo Catalogue #80. |
Comments |
Simply superb.
Watanabe "D-seal" indicative of very early, pre-War printing. |
Item # |
BG-235 |
Price |
$1400 |