James Abbott McNeill Whistler. 1834-1903.

Whistler. The Tall Bridge. 1878. Lithotint. Way 9; Levy 19; Spink, Stratis, Tedeschi 12.ii. 10 7/8 x 7 1/4 (sheet 11 3/8 x 7 5/8). Proof without the legend below, the letter text having been trimmed, as is commonly the case. Printed by Way for Piccadilly but never issued. The magazine failed and most of the proofs were destroyed. A beautiful, delicate printing with the layered applications of the lithotint washes clearly discernible. Signed with the butterfly in the stone. Accompanied by the Ando Hiroshige (1797-1868) woodblock that was apparently a major influence upon Whistler's image, Kyobashi and the Bamboo Bank ofthe Sumida River. 1956-58. Japanese woodblock print. 13 1/4 x 5 5/8 (vertical oban. Series: 100 Views of Edo. This is plate 76 in the series of 120. Publisher: Uo-Ei. Later printing. Trimmed margins. Excellent color and condition.

$22,500 the pair.

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