Title |
"Wading Egret in Reeds" (given name) |
Date |
ca1910-23 (later 1938-1950's printing) |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923).
Post-earthquake version by
Nishinomiya
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 1/4 x 9 3/4 ("shikishiban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage" to
outline of egret; softly colored feathers; much fine detailing. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside.
Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped lower verso.
(Absolutely flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-14.5 and cat# 62 pg 82. |
Comments |
A beautifully colored image of a small egret (Egretta garzetto) standing in shallow water.
(Same image as #1 copy--some blocks appear re-carved; lacks red Koson "seal.")
(See "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pg 176.). |
Item # |
EG-471 |
Price |
$550 (Sold/DK) |