| Artist | Ito, Yuhan (1882-1951) (All references indicate "active ca1930-40.") |
| Title | "Tsukuda Jima" (given name) (aka, "Sailboat in Sunset's Glow") |
| Date | Designed ca1930's. Printed likely 1960's/70's. |
| Provenance | Obtained directly from Tokyo publisher Nishinomiya Yosaku's remaining final inventory-- (learn more). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Nishinomiya Yosaku (Tokyo publisher, active 1872-1950's; marginally until 1996.) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 9 3/4 x 14 5/8 |
| Impression | Fine. Skillful, soft "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage" to waves; visible woodgrain to sky; life-like reflection. (Printed largely without the use of black "key-lines.") |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Full margins. (A few surface scratches; light wear; light age-toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Not often seen--a delightfully colorful sailboat/sunset image. Ito's images largely lack black "key-lines"--thusly imparting an overall soft, "watercolor" appearance. |
| Item # | JS-2131 |
| Price | $550 (Sold) |