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| Notes (1st edition) | There appears to be two editions of this scene. What I assume to be the first edition is a summer(?) rain scene dated 1948 with the bijin holding a blue parasol. The later edition is titled in English and dated 1950 in the bottom margin, while the original Japanese dating of 1948 remains in the right margin. The bijin holds a red parasol, and printer/carver seals (Satou/Yamaguchi) can be found in the left margin. There is also an alternate colour state (monochrome) of the 1950 edition, with the publisher seal of Tokyo Hanga-In. Ths is the first time we have found the Tokyo Hanga-In seal on a post-war print. | |||
| Publisher (this edition): | Baba Nobuhiko | Baba Nobuhiko | Baba Nobuhiko | Baba Nobuhiko |
| Date of this item: | 1948 | 1950 | 1950 | |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Asano Takeji, Kamakura Daibutsu 1950 publisher : Baba, Tokyo hangainn woodblock print print : good condition : good dimensions : 24×36cm woodblock was broken. no more printed. |
From Ohmi Gallery. This is probably the first edition with blue parasol and rain. |
Tuesday, 4 October 2005 Hi Ross, Hope you're doing well! I wanted to let you know that I will be listing a new Takeji Asano print on our website. The print was published by Baba Nobuhiko, and is dated 1950. It appears to be the spring version of the Buddha print pictured on your website. There has been some restoration done to the print (cleaning and tape removal), and there is still light toning on the reverse of the print. Possibly some light fading of the image, although the remaining colors are strong (hard to say as I haven't seen this image before). Attached is a scan of the front. I'm planning to list the print at it, please let me know. Thanks and best wishes, - Robin Robin Devereux hanga gallery |
Title The Great Buddha at Kamakura first edition Artist Takeji Asano 1900-1999 Signature 'Takeji'. Dated 1950. Publisher Baba Nobuhiko. Medium/Technique Woodblock print. Impression Excellent - very good. Colors Very good. Condition Very good … Light toning, slight creases and foxing, Tape residues on the top margin. Description "Kamakura Daibutsu". The Buddha Statue at Kamakura in springtime. Note Carver Yamaguchi, printer Sato. Format Oban tate-e Width Item 10.8 inches = 27.5 cm Height Item 16.5 inches = 42.0 cm |