| Title |
"Early Summer Rain, Arakawa River" ("Satsuki-ame, Arakawa") |
| Date |
1932 June (printing by Matsuzaki, active ca1960-80) |
| Provenance |
Obtained from discriminating USA collector/dealer. |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Doi Eiichi |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
"E-seal" Endo/Matsuzaki (learn more.)) |
| Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 3/8 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage" to boats
and umbrella; nicely over-printed streaks of
falling rain; highly detailed carving, crisp key-lines. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Very clean front and verso. (Uncirculated print. Faint
wear/stain right margin--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #D-13; Hotei #283. |
| Comments |
Peacefully colored early summertime houseboat/river scene. Mid-edition printing.
(A watercolor design is known for this print.) |
| Item # |
EG-133 |
| Price |
$625 (Sold/MK) |