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Takahashi Shotei

A Starlight Night (Pre-Earthquake - Proof)

A Starlight Night (Pre-Earthquake - Proof)

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Catalog ID: 10890

Artist: Takahashi Shotei
Medium: Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Series Title: Evening
Edition: First and only
Date: c.1920
Publisher: S. Watanabe Color Print Co.
Reference No.: Folk #32 variation. Uncatalogued Rare Proof State
Size: 6 -1/4 14 -3/4 "
Condition: Very fine, with superb colors

Notes:

Quite possibly the lone example of this rare proof/variation state. The evocative deep midnight blue contrasts beautifully against the reflection of the orange/yellow hues emanating from the lanterns and windows. An exceptionally scarce early proof of a pre-earthquake evening scene.

Please refer to page 41 of the Folk Museum of Ota City catalog for all the numerous differences between this impression and both the pre/post-quake states.