Artist |
SHODA, Koho (1870-1946) |
Title |
"Black Cat at Night" |
Date |
ca1920-30's; (before WWII) |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Estate (following his death, via dealer contact). |
Series |
Nishinomiya's "Japanese Scenes on 'Tanzaku'" |
Publisher |
Hasegawa/Nishinomiya
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1885 until late-1950's; then sporadically until
today.) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
3 x 13 3/8 "tanzaku" (tall/narrow "pillar print") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; highly detailed carving.
Tiny "Made in Japan" (seen 1921-41) stamping lower verso. |
Condition |
Excellent. (No flaws noted.) Original narrow margins--as published. |
Reference/Illus |
ca1920 "Hasegawa Catalogue" #1602. |
Comments |
From a series of tall/narrow ("tanzauku") prints by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya--
a challenging format designed to hang from the interior roof-poles
of early traditional Japanese homes.
(Learn more.)
Rarely seen. |
Item # |
Available NOW as GG-081
(EG-806C Sold/RB;
EG-806B Sold/MP;
(EG-806 Sold/JR) |
Price |
$295 (TWO copies remain) |