Artist |
KOSON (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Carp Leaping Up a Waterfall" (given name) |
Date |
1935 (Undated, but published in 1935 per Blair--old.) |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection prior to his death
(via dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
No marginal data (Blair). |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 10 3/4 ("shikishiban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage"
(embossing) to carp and falling water; crisp lines,
highly detailed. (Natural paper fiber upper/left margin.) |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Full, original margins.
(A couple tiny spots--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Blair's 1936 "Toledo Exhibition" pl. #204; "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" #S39.4 and cat #170, pg 162. |
Comments |
Dramatic--one of Koson's finest images.
VERY rare (only copy we've ever encountered)--and nearly flawless.
In Japanese folklore, the carp is a symbol of perseverance. Not often seen. |
Item # |
GG-227 |
Price |
$1450 |