| Artist | SHODA, Koho (1870-1946) |
| Title | "A Country Scene (with Moon)" ("sepia-colored version) |
| Date | ca1910-20; ("early-edition," ca1910/38; pre-War printing) |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via New York contact). |
| Series | Hasegawa/Nishinomiya's "Night Scenes" |
| Publisher | Nishinomiya Yosaku (Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's; then sporadically until present day.) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 1/4 x 9 3/4, plus narrow margins. |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; amazingly life-like reflection; light "gauffrage" to moon; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Strong colors. Narrow original margins and unsealed as to publisher (a typical state). (Absolutely flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | Hasegawa Catalogue #1255. |
| Comments | One of the delightful "Night Scenes" series of prints by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya--an early series of 21 prints which together convey "the essense of shin-hanga." (Learn more.) |
| Item # | DG-648 |
| Price | $325 (Sold/DW-S) |