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Artist |
Charles W. Bartlett (1860-1940) |
Title |
"Kobe," also known as "Festival in the Rain." (red pencil signature lower margin, by artist) |
Date |
1916 (PRE-earthquake, RARE) |
Series |
"Japan Series" (Initially a 6-print portfolio, 1916; later totaling 9 prints, all 1916.) |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 1/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; life-like reflection. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors; clean backside. (Paper residues top center verso and upper corners; margins partially trimmed--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Charles Bartlett-A Printmaker in Paradise," pl# 30, pg 118. |
Comments |
Dramatic, atmospheric nighttime streetscene in the seaport of Kobe. Exceptional condition for this 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 # |
CG-994 |
Price |
$3400 (Sold) |
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