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| Notes (1st edition) | Kako Morita (1870 - 1931) Japanese Woodblock Print Yozakura (Night Cherry Blossom Viewing) | ||
| Publisher (this edition): | Not Set | Not Set | Kokkeido (Akiyama Buemon) - see Akiyama |
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| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Saturday, 18 March 2006 Print No 530 Artist Kako Title Yozakura Size 25.3X12.5cm(Paper size) Date C1910's Condition B,B, Price SOLD |
Yozakura (Night Cherry Blossom Viewing) - Wonderful shin-hanga scene of beauties enjoying a stroll to view cherry blossoms at night, a custom known as "yozakura." They walk along beneath a full moon, one carrying a glowing orange lantern. Lights dot the fence enclosing flowering cherry trees at right. Beautiful bokashi shading and wood grain impression in the background. A lovely design by this rarely seen artist. Artist - Kako Morita (1870 - 1931) Image Size - 10" x 4 7/8" + margins as shown Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning, light crease. Please see photos for details. Nice overall. |
Signature: Kako. Seal: Artist's red seal. Dated: Ca. 1910. Publisher: Kokkeido. Technique: Woodblock print Title: Viewing Night Cherry Blossoms More: Rare. Pre-Kanto Earthquake. Description The full moon illuminates the pale cherry blossoms inside a fenced garden. Streetlamps are lit alongside the fence aiding the footsteps of spectators. Width Item: 4.9 inches = 12.5 cm Height Item: 10.2 inches = 26.0 cm Width Image: 4.9 inches = 12.5 cm Height Image: 10.2 inches = 26.0 cm |