Artist: Ito Sozan
Title: Egret
Date: Not set
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Description:
Sozan Ito, 1884-? Ito Sozan designed kacho-e, prints with birds and flowers. They were published by Watanabe Shozaburo from 1919 to 1926. When the cooperation with Watanabe ended, Koson Ohara took the role of kacho-e artist for Watanabe. The reasons why the cooperation with Watanabe ended, are subject to speculation. Title Egret Artist Sozan Ito 1884-? Signature Sozan Seal sozan Period Shin hanga Impression excellent ... blind printing on the plumage Colors excellent ... silver colored metallic pigments for the rain Condition excellent Rating 1 = excellent Description An egret flies over a river. The faint shadows of fish are visible in the water. Format Chuban Width 6.5 inches = 16.6 cm Height 9.4 inches = 23.8 cm