AOYAMA -- "Seagulls Over Waves" (our #2 copy)

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Artist AOYAMA, Masaharu
(1893-1969)
Title "Seagulls Over Waves"
(given name)
Date ca1950
Series na
Publisher Self-published.
Seal, Carver/Printer Verso-sealed (lower rear margin corner) by Artist
Image Size 10 5/8 x 15 3/8
Impression Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to gulls.
"Semi-sosaku hanga" style.
Condition Nearly Excellent. Bright fresh colors. (Light wear; slight toning.) No prior mounts.
Reference/Illus na
Comments Arguably Aoyama's finest "sosaku hanga" image.
A delightfully enchanting image of 3 seagulls flying over a patterned sea. A RARELY seen print (try to find this print elsewhere).
Item # EG-679
Price $675