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| Notes (1st edition) | Artist: Ishiwata Koitsu Title: Evening Glow at Namamugi, Yokohama Print Type: Original Japanese Woodblock Print Edition No: First and only Date: 1931 Publisher: S. Watanabe - copyright seal in l.r. margin Reference No: E-61, Watanabe catalog, 1936 Size: 15-1/4 x 10 " Notes: The first Ishiwata Koitsu print published by Watanabe. | |||
| Publisher (this edition): | Watanabe | Watanabe | Watanabe | Watanabe |
| Date of this item: | 1931 | 1931 | 1931 | |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Koitsu Ishiwata: Evening Glow at Namamugi, Yokohama Artist: Ishiwata Koitsu (1897-1987) Title: Evening Glow at Namamugi, Yokohama Date: 1931 A slender crescent moon rises above a glowing orange horizon, the sun痴 light still strong enough to illuminate clearly the many carefully observed details in the foreground. Koitsu has here borrowed a page from Hasui痴 book in that he has chosen a pedestrian view of a working prewar industrial space and through thoughtful design and printing made it very beautiful. In the foreground we see piles of gravel, a chimney rising, and small boats tied up along the banks. In what might be unique accent to a stone pile in all of shin hanga, the gravel piles seem to be accented with sparkling mica. The brilliant moon and sky elevate the work and place it in the natural world. Today the scene would undoubtedly be one of concrete and steel, these more humble building materials of wood and stone long gone. This is a very scarce early work, one of few published by Watanabe, here with the first edition seal at right that was in use 1928-32. Ishiwata Koitsu is no relation to the older Tsuchiya Koitsu, who also worked at about the same time. He did not publish many works with Watanabe, as westerners probably preferred scenes that focused on the more scenic side of life, rather than the more realistic and industrial aspects of Japan. Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. Dimensions: an (39 x 25.8 cm) Signature: Koitsu |
Sunday, 21 June 2009 "Evening at Namamugi"- 1931 Full Oban Image size 14.75" x 9 3/8" Condition Pristine. Never laid down. Strong bleedthrough to verso. No folds, no tears, no creases, no foxing, but noticeable toning of the lower 1/3 left margin, as seen in scan. A beautifully vibrant, dated edition with even age toning throughout, except for darkened left margin edge. Otherwise, a perfect example of rich color, texture, and expertise in bokashi and overall technique, with some metallic pigmentation, and fine detailing in buildings, rocks, and water reflection. This original First Edition print, signed Ktsu above the artist's diamond-shaped seal, includes date and title in lower left margin, and Watanabe痴 B seal in the right margin. |
Friday, 30 January 2009 Catalog ID: 7609 Artist: Ishiwata Koitsu Title: Evening Glow at Namamugi, Yokohama Print Type: Original Japanese Woodblock Print Edition No: First and only Date: 1931 Publisher: S. Watanabe - copyright seal in l.r. margin Reference No: E-61, Watanabe catalog, 1936 Size: 15-1/4 x 10 " Condition: Very fine. Notes: The first Ishiwata Koitsu print published by Watanabe. A SCARCE PRINT. |
Monday, 11 August 2008 Artist ISHIWATA, Koitsu (1897-1987) Title "Evening Glow at Namamugi, Yokohama" ("Namamugi no Yu") Date 1931 ("First Edition" printing) Provenance Private placement. Purchased 1947--consigned by family of Army Air Force serviceman stationed in Tokyo. Series na Publisher Watanabe Shozaburo Seal, Carver/Printer Watanabe "B-seal" (lower right margin) (used only 1927-32, and appropriate "First Edition" seal) Image Size 9 3/8 x 14 1/4 Impression Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout print. Light "gauffrage" (embossing) to crescent moon and buildings; strongly visible woodgrain in sky; life-like reflection; silver metallic pigments to stone-pile lower/right; very highly detailed carving. Condition Nearly Excellent. Deep, rich colors. Clean front and verso. (Very slight bumping to right margin corners; very slight wear--otherwise flawless.) Reference/Illus na Comments Wonderful colors--Yokohama harbor buildings set against a multi-color sky. Appropriate seal for "First Edition" printing. A very rarely seen print. Item # MB-18 |