KOSON -- "Wild Ducks in Flight, Moon Behind"

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Title "Wild Ducks in Flight, Moon Behind" (given name)
Date c1910-23
Provenance Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via New York contact).
Series na
Publisher Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923)
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 7 1/4 x 13 3/4 ("tanzaku")
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; visible woodgrain to grey background; light "gauffrage" to ducks feather; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing.
Condition Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original margins.
(No flaws noted.)
Reference/Illus "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-7.10.
Comments A gorgeous Koson image of two ducks flying before a partial moon. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923).
Item # BG-626
Price $925