| 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) |