| Artist |
KOBAYASHI, Eijiro (1870-1946) |
| Title |
"A High Bridge by Night"
(Whistler influence) |
| Date |
ca1910-20; ("mid-edition," 1940/50's) |
| 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 3/8 x 10 1/8 (trimmed to image edge, as issued) |
| Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; 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-08 |
| Price |
$575 |