Title |
"Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto" ("Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera") |
Date |
November 1933 (lifetime printing; 1946-1957) |
Series |
"Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II--Western Provinces" ("Nihon Fukei-shu II, Kansai Hen") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
6mm-seal (used only 1946-57, lifetime printing) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to sky, rooftop, distant mountain, and foreground; light
"gauffrage" to roof-edges and railing; light "baren sujizuri" to rooftop; life-like shadowing; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. (Couple surface scratches; thin glue residues
verso; light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Pachter pl #72; Narazaki #229; Hotei #324. |
Comments |
Beautiful nighttime scene of Kyoto's famous Kiyomizu Temple bathed in moonlight. Not often seen. |
Item # |
DG-234 |
Price |
$925 (Sold/MK) |