Koru yoru (Freezing night), 1928

Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) Koru yoru (Freezing night), 1928 Woodcut of a shamisen player outside of lantern-lit establishments on a cold, starry night, the version with slightly lighter sky, signed Shinsui saku and dated in the image Taisho 10, first month (1921.1)--very good impression, good color, margins slightly toned and stained across top 16 3/8 x 10½in. (41.6 x 27cm.)