Yuhan, Ito (1882 – 1951), “Lantern in Pond – Original Painting”

Notes: Signed in lower right: "Y. Ito". A superbly executed original watercolor with extensive detail throughout the piece. This is the original painting used to complete the artists woodblock print design, "Lantern in Pond". Exceptionally rare to locate an original work used as the basis for a completed print. Image #2 of the finished print is only used as a reference point and not included. Provenance: Originally sold, "H. Takemura & Co. 45 Bentendori Yokohama, Japan".