Catalog record · 目録番号 99577

Moonlight in Yasaka Pagoda

Artist / 作者: Asano Takeji浅野竹二
Date / 年代: 1951
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Showa / jaodb
Digital image / 画像: 824 × 1200 px
Published by / 公開者: 水野ナギ

Catalog note / 解説

Friday, 4 May 2007 1ST EDITION Takeji ASANO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK Print MOON NO RESERVE PRICE. 14 1/4" x 20 1/4" including frame. Print measures 10 3/4" x 16". Fine Takeji Asano (1900-1999) original first edition Japanese woodblock print entitled "MOON LIGHT IN YASAKA PAGODA." It depicts a Kyoto night scene with stars and a large pagoda with homes nearby and shadows of people behind some of the screens. Striking composition and perspective with a contemplative and peaceful mood. This first printing was executed by Unsodo and is dated 1951 and watermarked with the Unsodo seal (see photos). Original frame, mat, and non-glare glass from the 50's by The Artist's Frame Shop in Binghamton, N.Y.. MIN…

Image record / 画像情報

JAODB · 1951 · jaodb

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