DESCRIPTION: Scarce Japanese nautical woodblock print from the Japanese artist Migita Toshihide (1863 - 1925) who is well known for his woodblock prints depicting both the Russo-Japanese war and the later Sino-Japanese war. This print (ca. 1900 ) depicts Japanese sailors on the deck of a sinking vessel struggling with a small boat as they are illuminated by a spotlight. Strong, stylized depiction of breaking waves. Rising sun in the background.
Matted and framed with a simple 1/2" molding for an overall size of approximately 33" W x 19" H.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1900
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Japan
BODY OF WATER: N/A
CONDITION: Very Good.
Clean and bright.
COLORING: Contemporary color.
ENGRAVER: Toshihide
SIZE: 27
" x
13 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 0
PRICE: $850
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