Artist |
Paul Binnie (1967-present) |
Title |
"Himeji Castle (by Moonlight)" ("Himeji Jo") |
Date |
February 2004 Limited Edition #xx/100, pencil-signed. |
Series |
"Famous Views of Japan" ("Nihon Meisho Zu-e") |
Publisher |
Self-carved/self-printed. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
(Paul Binnie) |
Image Size |
10 1/4 x 14 3/4 ("dai-oban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Wonderful "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading; "mica" on the castle's roof; silver metallic pigments on
Japanse signature; baren "sujizuri" to clouds; embossed "Binnie" in the lower margin; and extremely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Pristine. |
Reference/Illus |
John Fiorillo's website. |
Comments |
A striking nighttime image of Himeji Castle under a ribbon-thin crescent moon. Required 12 magnolia woodblocks and then
around 30 impressions to acheive the subtle tones of the design. See John Fiorillo's webpage
on "Paul Binnie" to learn more about this talented Japanese-trained woodblock artist/printmaker. |
Item # |
Available by Order; (PB-67B #44/100 Sold/CM; PB-67 Sold) |
Price |
$600 (Regular "dealer's list" is £390--which is approx $625) |