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| Artist |
SHODA, Koho (1870-1946) |
| Title |
"Pleasure Boat Under a Moonlit Pine" |
| Date |
ca1938; (ca1938-50's--likely a pre-War printing) |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Nishinomiya Yosaku
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's; then sporadically until present day.) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
Artist's red "seal." |
| Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to tree, boat and moon; nicely visible
woodgrain to sky; amazingly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Very clean front and verso. (Few minor surface scratches; slight age-toning.)
Verso-stamped tiny "All Rights Reserved--Nishinomiya." |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
An outstanding full "oban-sized" Koho print by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya Publisher. A very seldom seen image. |
| Item # |
DG-258 |
| Price |
$675 (Reserved/LF) |
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