Artist |
Kunisada III UTAGAWA (1848-1920) |
Title |
"Struggle under a Crescent Moon" |
Date |
1899 |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
na |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
14 1/4 x 28 1/4 overall (plus margins) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to upper sky, faces, title cartouche;
"burnishing" to swords and pipes; distinctly visible "woodgrain" to sky;
highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good. Excellent colors.
(Minor transfer stains; repair right/upper margin; few scattered
marks; light wear.) Three sheets, not attached. Unbacked. |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
An expressive kabuki scene of four commoners engaged in an evening
disagreement under a crescent moon--their disagreement certainly
involving the women seen overlooking above. |
Item # |
FG-093 |
Price |
$295
(Guaranteed original) |