Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Japanese Woodblock Print, NIIGATA ITOIGAWA, Street Scene 1949
OFFERED HERE IS A NICE PRINT BY NIIGATA ITOIGAWA OF A STREET SCENE AND DATED 1949. IT MEASURES APPROX. 10 3/4" x 15 3/4". |
Monday, 31 December 2007
Itoigawa, Niigata by Shiro Kasamatsu. Original woodblock print dated August Showa 23 (1948) in left margin. Japanese title also in left margin above the date. English title in bottom margin. Fine, color, impression and condition. This print has never been framed and retains original colors. Strong texture and ink bleedthrough. Nice baren rubbings. Rare woodblock made by Kinjiro. Oban size measures 15.8 x 10.8 inches. |
Artist: Kasamatsu Shiro born 1898 Signature: Shiro - and with pencil Shiro Kasamatsu Publisher: - - Seal: Shi Date: dated Showa 23 = 1948 Size: 27,4 x 40,0 cm Format: oban Title: "Akirimachi, Itoigawa" Main road of a village during a burning summer sun. Impression: very good Colors: very good Condition: very good - , minimally dirty |