Artist |
Mokuchu (Yoshijiro) URUSHIBARA (1888-1953) |
Title |
"Canal Scene in France" (given name) |
Date |
undated (pre-1934) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Purchased 1947--consigned by family of Army Air Force serviceman
stationed in Tokyo. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Self-published |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Self-carved, self-printed |
Image Size |
7 1/2 x 10 7/8 (plus wide margins) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading; life-like reflection; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean front and verso. (Very slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Delightful French canal scene--printed entirely in black and greys. Urushibara left Japan 1908,
living in England and France until 1934--carving and printing his own designs. A very rarely seen print. |
Item # |
MB-44 |
Price |
$250 (Sold/MK) |