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Artist |
TAKEUCHI, Keishu (1861-1943) |
Title |
"A Full Moon" |
Date |
c1910 |
Series |
Likely "Fujokai" or "Goraku Sekai" (literary magazine). |
Publisher |
unk |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
unk |
Image Size |
8 x 11 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to kimono, candle holder,
flame's glow, mouse and background; crisply detailed individual hair-lines
and other details. |
Condition |
Very Good. Excellent colors. (Backed; slight curling; few minor marks;
light wear. A single vertical fold typical of this "kuchi-e".) |
Reference/Illus |
Merritt's "Woodblock Kuchi-e Prints" #6.12. See Article #10: "Kuchi-e," or Literary Magazine Frontispieces. |
Comments |
A beauty is seen crossing a bridge under a full moon. Seldom seen design. |
Item # |
EG-634 |
Price |
$285 |
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