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Harumitsu - Fireflies in Reeds 1920s woodblock RARE

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Harumitsu - Fireflies in Reeds 1920s woodblock RARE

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Description

Japanese Woodblock print

ARTIST: Harumitsu Utagawa

SUBJECT: Fireflies in Reeds

DATE: c1920s, original print.

PUBLISHER: Unknown Publisher.

SIZE IN INCHES: 7 x 15.2

CONDITION: Excellent colors, impression, and condition. No flaws of note, as shown. Please see images.

COMMENTS: Skillfully printed: bokashi shading, light gauffrage (embossing), lacquer highlights to fireflies, highly detailed.

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Harumitsu - Fireflies in Reeds 1920s woodblock RARE

Name: Harumitsu - Fireflies in Reeds 1920s woodblock RARE
SKU: 134953996
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

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