Artist |
Shotei (Hiroaki TAKAHASHI) (1871-1945) |
Title |
"Spring Snow" (given name) (aka "Snow at Twilight") |
Date |
ca1924 (pre-1936) |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via a dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 3/8 x 14 3/4 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" to accumulated snow, snow patches at
bottom, umbrella, and falling snowflakes; crisply and highly
detailed carving. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamping lower verso margin. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong, unfaded colors. Clean front and verso.
(Slight toning; a few scattered marks.) |
Reference/Illus |
Shotei.com website #M-35; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #244; Shotei Exhibition Catalogue #208. |
Comments |
A beautiful, highly detailed "bijin-ga" image. (Stock photos.) |
Item # |
GG-135 |
Price |
$1195 |