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Artist |
ISHIWATA, Koitsu (1897-1987) |
Title |
"Twilight at Imamiya Street, Choshi" (#3) ("(Hakubo) Choshi-machi Imamiya-dori") |
Date |
1932 (Circa late-1930's/early 40's, pre-War.) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Unsealed, but clearly on "age-mellowed" paper. |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky, shoji windows, and foreground; detailed carving, crisp key-lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. (Slight age-toning; single surface scratch--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"New Wave" pl. #225, p 178. |
Comments |
A beautiful twilight image of a typical early Showa-era Japanese streetscene.
(See related "Blockwear" article.) |
Item # |
BG-563 |
Price |
$550 (Reserved/GH) |
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