| Artist | KOTOZUKA, Eiichi (1906-79) |
| Title | "Blue Irises" |
| Date | ca1940-50's |
| 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 | na |
| Image Size | 10 1/2 x 15 3/4 ("dai-oban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Excellent colors. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to flowers and foliage; attractive woodgrain to sky; nicely detailed carving. (Ink smudge upper margin--easily covered by matting.) |
| Condition | Very Good++. Clean front and verso. (Faint discoloration upper edge; slight toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | A boldly printed grouping of blue irises set against a distinctive
woodgrain backgroound.
From Uchida's archives of early 1950's prints. A seldom seen vintage print. |
| Item # | FG-052 |
| Price | $165 |