Artist |
KOBAYASHI, Eijiro (1870-1946) |
Title |
"A High Bridge by Night"
(Whistler influence) |
Date |
ca1910-20; ("early-edition," 1910/38) |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Estate (following his death,
via dealer contact). |
Series |
Hasegawa/Nishinomiya's "Night Scenes" |
Publisher |
Nishinomiya
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's; then sporadically until present day.)
|
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 x 9 3/4 (narrow margins, as issued) |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; nicely visible woodgrain to sky;
amazingly life-like reflection; deep saturation of pigments; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent.
(No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Hasegawa Catalogue #1241. |
Comments |
One of the delightful "Night Scenes" series of prints by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya--an early series of 21 prints
which together convey "the essense of shin-hanga."
(Learn more.)
|
Item # |
NS-07 |
Price |
$SOLD (Sold/AW/j52) |