Artist |
Shoun YAMAMOTO (1870-1965) |
Title |
"Crows in Winter" (given name) |
Date |
ca1910-20's |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikokuya (Matsuki Heikichi) (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 7/8 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Soft "bokashi" shading; "gauffraged" accumulation of snow; shiny black
lacquer highlights to feathers; "gofun" highlights as snow; very fine, crisp detailing.
Tiny "Made in Japan" stamping verso margin. |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean backside. Full, original margins. (Slight "age-toning,"
a few scattered marks.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Best known for his "bijin-ga" prints, Shoun also produced excellent "kacho-e" (bird/flower)
prints. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). Seldom seen. |
Item # |
FW-02 |
Price |
Special $650 (Sold/TC) (Reg $1150/$875/$795) |