Artist |
Koitsu TSUCHIYA (1870-1949) |
Title |
"Benkei Bridge" (**) |
Date |
1933 (early printing by Yokoi,
ca1934-62) |
Provenance |
Consigned by the Michael Kidney Collection. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Doi Hangaten |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Doi "E-seal" (1936-62), Yokoi/Harada. |
Image Size |
9 5/8 x 14 3/8 (plus margins) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; lifelike reflection;
crisp lines, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Light toning; minor flaws.) Vintage printing, never displayed. |
Reference/Illus |
Chigasaki Museum's 1999 Koitsu Exhibition Catalogue, pl# 7, p14. |
Comments |
Exhibits the "superb mastery of light" for which Koitsu is so well known.
Never framed/displayed, an uncirculated print. |
Item # |
MK-05 |
Price |
$450 |