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Title |
"Spirit of the Cherry Tree" |
Date |
1897 February |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Yamamoto Yoichi |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
14 x 27 3/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; nicely visible "woodgrain"
to background; "gauffrage" (embossing) to white collar;
highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
Condition |
Very Good to Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors.
Three panels--attached, unbacked.
(Slight creasing left panel; few minor stains, scattered marks; light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Kunichika--Time Present and Time Past, Images of a Forgotten Master"
Pl #124. |
Comments |
Wonderfully colored scene from the kabuki play "The Snowbound Barrier of Love"
as guard Sekibei (Ichikawa Danjuro IX)--about to chop down a cherry tree--recoils
upon the sight of courtesan Sumizome who has suddenly appeared as
the "spirit" of the cherry tree. |
Item # |
FG-094 |
Price |
$475 |
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