| Artist | NISHIMURA, Hodo (active 1930's) |
| Title | "Canaries" (aka "Canaries at Night") |
| Date | ca1938 |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Takemura Hideo (Yokohama, 1926-39) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 9 1/2 x 14 3/8 |
| Impression | Excellent. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; extensive "gauffrage" (embossing) to plum blossoms, tree, and birds; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamping verso margin. |
| Condition | Excellent. Strong colors. Clean front and verso. (No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Striking and colorful image set against jet-black background. PRE-War image--publisher H.Takemura (produced prints of exceptional technical quality) ceased business in 1939. Rarely seen. |
| Item # | EG-750 |
| Price | $675 |