Artist |
Konen UEHARA (1878-1940) |
Title |
"Kegon Waterfall, Nikko" |
Date |
c1907-23; (pre 1923 Tokyo Earthquake) |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection (following his death,
via dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Kobayashi-ya Bunshichi ("leaf-shaped" seal)
(Tokyo publisher--known active c1875 until 1923)
|
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
4 3/4 x 14 1/8 (no margins--as published) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; nicely visible "woodgrain"
to background area; deep saturation of pigments; nicely detailed carving.
(Pencil "Waterfall--Konen" and #350 stamping verso.) |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. (Light toning; slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
The New Wave (pg 102). |
Comments |
"Aizuri" (shades of blue) image of Nikko's Kegon Falls.
PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Kobayashi-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923).
A very RARE print.
(All copies have coloration in waterfall's water area.)
|
Item # |
GG-091 |
Price |
$650 (Sold/GS) |