| Artist | NARAZAKI, Eisho (1864-1936) |
| Title | "Kingfisher Atop Snowladen Reeds" (given name) |
| Date | Early 1920's |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Artist's "signature/seal" both read "Fuyo" (no publisher's seals--normal state) |
| Image Size | 6 1/2 x 14 1/2 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; "gofun" over-splashed as snow; "gauffrage" to reed's snow accumlation; visible woodgrain to sky; very highly detailed carving, crisp key-lines. |
| Condition | Very Good. Excellent colors. Clean front. (Light toning; browning to edges; liad-down onto rigid backing.) |
| Reference/Illus | "The New Wave" pl#83, p109. |
| Comments | A beautifully printed and highly detailed image of a little kingfisher. One of only
two prints known by this highly-skilled artist. (Narazaki also used he art name of "Fuyo" 1916-22.) A VERY RARELY seen print. Excellent colors. |
| Item # | EG-501 |
| Price | $950 |