Artist |
Hiroshige (1797-1858) |
Title |
"Evening Snow at Takanawa" ("**") |
Date |
designed 1842-47 (1930-47 printing--not new.) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Army serviceman
Lt Col Frank Fliniau--POW 1942-45,
stationed in Tokyo 1946-58. |
Series |
"Eight Snowscenes of the Eastern Capital" ("Toto Yukimi Hakkei") |
Publisher |
Unsodo? |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
8 1/2 x 13 5/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout;
"gauffrage" (embossing) to snow accumulation and other details;
highly detailed carving, crisp lines.
(VIEW representative verso "bleed-through")
|
Condition |
Very Good. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Moderate toning; margin spotting; slight wear; few scattered marks.)
Still top-tipped to original presentation backing. |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Originally designed 1842-47 by Hiroshige--these 8 snowscenes were never
carved/printed until
years later in 1928 by Shotaro Publisher. Evocative designs--these prints
clearly demonstate Hiroshige's mastery of
wintertime landscapes. These prints are known 1930-47 printings.
|
Item # |
PR-06A |
Price |
Set of 8 prints -- $850 Sold/MT ($1600 if perfect) |