Title |
"Egret on a Snowy Branch" (given name) |
Date |
ca1910-23 (Believed pre-Earthquake.) |
Provenance |
Consigned via a NW print collector. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
(Publisher's seals never appear on these early "tanzanku" format prints.) |
Image Size |
6 3/8 x 14 1/4 (plus original narrow margins)
(Frame 8 1/2 x 18 overall)
|
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; deep "gauffrage" (embossing)
to snow accumulation and feathers; crisp
lines; on a striking "jet-black" background. |
Condition |
Appears Good to Very Good. Strong colors (greens/yellows present).
(Moderate toning; some scattered spotting, discoloration.)
(Not examined outside frame.) (Minor glass reflections seen in images.)
|
Reference/Illus |
"Crows, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #156, pg 152, and book's front cover. |
Comments |
Unquestionably Koson's finest "kacho-e" image. Quoting: "Richard Illing describes the
print as 'a masterpiece of graphic art'.... one of the most highly valued designs by Koson."
Rarely available--pleasingly age-toned.
(Sold "as-is" inside vintage 1920/30's frame.)
|
Item # |
WM-01 (Sold/GM) |
Price |
$1750 (Framed--as shown) |