Artist |
Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Geese" ("Gacho") (aka "A Gaggle of Six Geese" |
Date |
1926 (early pre-War printing) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "C-seal" (aka "sausage-seal") (used only 1929-42) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 ("oban") |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading top to bottom; extensive
"gauffrage" (embossing) to geese feathers and bodies; "baren sujizuri" (circular
tracings) to background; crisp lines, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent.
Very good colors.
Clean front and verso. (Lignt toning; light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl#S-11.2; 1930 Toledo Exhibition #181. |
Comments |
A delightful group of six white geese -- set against a grey-green background, offset
with backlit shadows cast by bright sunshine.
Early post-War printing. |
Item # |
GG-300 |
Price |
$875 |