Artist |
KOTOZUKA, Eiichi (1906-79) |
Title |
"Moon at Kiyomizu Temple" |
Date |
ca1950 |
Provenance |
Obained via Uchida Publisher's "Family Archives." Founded in 1919, a few of Uchida's
long-held collection of original 1950's prints has recently found their way to modern
day collectors. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi (Kyoto, 1919 to present) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"Uchida watermark" bottom margin |
Image Size |
10 3/8 x 15 5/8 ("dai-oban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky, clouds and background
areas; "gauffrage" (embossing) to clouds, moon, and buildings; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Very clean front and verso.
(No flaws noted--found still side-tipped into original "presentation folder.") |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
An attractive nighttime view of Kyoto's Kiyomizu Temple.
From Uchida's archives of early 1950's prints. A rarely seen vintage print. |
Item # |
EG-737 |
Price |
$395 |